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Overview |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,920 students)
Arcadia vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or LHU?
- Arcadia University is 501.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.5% higher at Arcadia than Lock Haven University ($46,430.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 32.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($10,350 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($30,934 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 156 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LHU (3.41)
Arcadia vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or LHU? 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 LHU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Lock Haven University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $4,300 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/