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Overview |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,103 students)
Hartwick College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or Arcadia?
- Hartwick College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Hartwick College than Arcadia University ($50,254.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartwick College than Arcadia ($22,396 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 2.2% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($13,720 vs. $14,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($41,717 vs. $30,934)
Hartwick College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Hartwick College (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,100)
- Arcadia University and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Hartwick College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/