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Springfield College University of Maine UHart Stockton Wentworth Institute of Technology Roger Williams University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Endicott College Lesley University UMass Dartmouth Quinnipiac URI| University of New England | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 7% |
Students |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 172 students)
University of New England vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 2.5% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at PAFA than University of New England ($40,500.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New England than PAFA ($38,809 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 8.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,100 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 27.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($20,555 vs. $16,087)
University of New England vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or University of New England .
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than PAFA (91.3%)
University of New England vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England or PAFA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PAFA and University of New England.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than University of New England (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $31,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/