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Overview |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Arcadia than Nazareth College ($46,430.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Nazareth College ($29,692 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 10.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,720 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Nazareth College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($30,934 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Nazareth College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Arcadia University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/