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Overview |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,731 students)
Arcadia vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Union University?
- Arcadia University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Arcadia than Union University ($46,430.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Arcadia ($28,585 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 27.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($10,740 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Union University ($30,934 vs. $28,520)
Arcadia vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 59 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Union University (52.6%)
Arcadia vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Union 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 Union University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Union University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,400)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/