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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 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 Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | 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 Lehigh Valley is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 176.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at PAFA than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($40,500.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than PAFA ($18,142 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 34.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 62.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($16,087 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/