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Overview |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | EMU | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,334 students)
Arcadia vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or EMU?
- Arcadia University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Arcadia than Eastern Mennonite University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Arcadia ($23,783 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 12.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,240 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Eastern Mennonite University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($30,934 vs. $30,460)
Arcadia vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 95 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or EMU? 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 EMU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Arcadia University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $2,500 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/