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Overview |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1060/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Carroll University?
- Arcadia University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Arcadia than Carroll University ($46,430.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Arcadia ($25,485 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 18.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,564 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Carroll University ($30,934 vs. $23,933)
Arcadia vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 17 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Arcadia vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Carroll University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/