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Overview |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Weston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,230 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regiscollege.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,150 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,150 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,014 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,088 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,522 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Regis College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Regis College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,230 students vs. 172 students)
Regis College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis College or PAFA?
- Regis College is 14% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,150.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Regis College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,150.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis College than PAFA ($30,014 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis College are 2.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($17,080 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 93.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($31,088 vs. $16,087)
Regis College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Regis College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Regis College (88.8%)
Regis College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis College 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 Regis College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Regis College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Regis College earn on average $28,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Regis College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/