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Overview |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,959 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryville.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,766 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,766 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,757 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,914 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,175 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,664 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,674 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Maryville University of Saint Louis | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryville University of Saint Louis is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (9,959 students vs. 3,026 students)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville University of Saint Louis or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 87.5% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Arcadia than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($46,430.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville University of Saint Louis than Arcadia ($26,757 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville University of Saint Louis are 14.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,000 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 72.7% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($30,934 vs. $17,914)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville University of Saint Louis or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Maryville University of Saint Louis .
- The average SAT score at Maryville University of Saint Louis (1145) is 41 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Maryville University of Saint Louis students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Maryville University of Saint Louis vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville University of Saint Louis 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis.
- The graduation rate at Maryville University of Saint Louis is higher than Arcadia University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn on average $4,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,400)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis students graduate with a $3,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,674 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville University of Saint Louis 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/