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Overview |
Arcadia | SU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arcadia | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | SU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Arcadia | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or SU?
- Arcadia University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Arcadia than Shenandoah University ($46,430.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Arcadia ($26,143 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 22.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,230 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,934 vs. $23,467)
Arcadia vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 99 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or SU? 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 SU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/