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Overview |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State Abington vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at PAFA than Penn State Abington ($40,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than PAFA ($20,460 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 63.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,694 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Penn State Abington (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 67.8% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($16,087 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State Abington .
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Penn State Abington vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State Abington (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $33,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/