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Overview |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or WVU?
- Arcadia University is 396% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Arcadia than West Virginia University ($46,430.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Arcadia ($12,202 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 18.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,618 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than West Virginia University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 164.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($30,934 vs. $11,685)
Arcadia vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 26 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or WVU? 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 WVU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than West Virginia University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/