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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| Naropa University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at UArts than Naropa University ($50,950.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than UArts ($28,145 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 67.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,696 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 5.4% larger than aid received Naropa University ($25,460 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Naropa University .
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UArts (80%)
Naropa University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University or UArts? 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 UArts and Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Naropa University (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $8,700 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $25,800)
- Naropa University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Naropa University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/