Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts vs Seattle Film Institute
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsPhiladelphia, PACatholic life on campusSeattle Film InstituteSeattle, WACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median debt is lower at Seattle Film Institute: $13,000, against $22,309 at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Seattle, WA
Setting
City
City
Students
141
81
Academics
Graduation rate
58%
57%
First-year retention
0%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$42,454
$41,595
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$39,928
$39,209
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$42,301
$40,856
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$42,893
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$44,893
$46,934
Net price, over $110,000 income
$46,702
Median debt
$22,309
$13,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$29,881
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts · Seattle Film Institute