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Trine University IPFW Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU UArts University of Saint Francis Temple| Indiana Institute of Technology | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 172 students)
Indiana Tech vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at PAFA than Indiana Institute of Technology ($40,500.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than PAFA ($22,179 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 61.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,854 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 23.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($19,813 vs. $16,087)
Indiana Tech vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Indiana Tech .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (73% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $24,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $362 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,862)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/