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Greensboro College Ferrum College North Carolina Wesleyan College UArts Aurora University Old Dominion Longwood University Temple| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Averett University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PAFA | AU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PAFA | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
PAFA | AU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
PAFA | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Averett University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or AU?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 7.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at PAFA than Averett University ($40,500.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than PAFA ($23,781 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 54.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,360 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($26,246 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than AU (76%)
PAFA vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA or AU? 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 AU and PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Averett University (73% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $26,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $22,000)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/