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Overview |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Regis | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regis University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,668 students vs. 3,026 students)
Regis vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Regis for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Arcadia than Regis University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis University than Arcadia ($26,377 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis University are 2.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,416 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Regis University ($30,934 vs. $26,291)
Regis vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Regis .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 12 points higher than at Regis (1092)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Regis (24)
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis 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 Regis.
- The graduation rate at Regis is the same as at Arcadia University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $46,400)
- Regis University students graduate with a $4,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,916 vs. $27,000)
- Regis graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/