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Overview |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or WCU?
- Arcadia University is 501.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Arcadia than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($46,430.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Arcadia ($22,973 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 3.7% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,720 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 468.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,934 vs. $5,443)
Arcadia vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 32 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or WCU? 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 WCU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Arcadia University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/