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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania WCU Penn State Harrisburg UArts Penn State Altoona Temple| Penn State Hazleton | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
| Location | Hazleton, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 473 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,724 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,106 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 585 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 526 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1280 | |||
| 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 Hazleton | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 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 Hazleton | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Hazleton | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Hazleton is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (473 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State Hazleton vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Hazleton or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 176.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at PAFA than Penn State Hazleton ($40,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than PAFA ($18,724 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 42.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,254 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Hazleton than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 44.8% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($16,087 vs. $11,106)
Penn State Hazleton vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Hazleton or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State Hazleton .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Penn State Hazleton (89.9%)
Penn State Hazleton vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State Hazleton (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Hazleton 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/