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Overview |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $274 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Woodbury University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 172 students)
Woodbury University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or PAFA?
- Woodbury University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Woodbury University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($43,392.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than PAFA ($32,182 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 23.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,138 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 48% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($23,816 vs. $16,087)
Woodbury University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Woodbury University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Woodbury University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $28,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($274 vs. $320)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/