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Overview |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Moravian College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | 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
- Moravian University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 172 students)
Moravian College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or PAFA?
- Moravian University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Moravian College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($48,569.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moravian University than PAFA ($31,168 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 17.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,904 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 96% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($31,527 vs. $16,087)
Moravian College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Moravian College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian College 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $28,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/