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Ursinus College LVC University of St Thomas WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton Eastern University The College of Saint Scholastica DeSales University Misericordia University Penn State Quinnipiac| St Catherine University | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,026 students)
St. Kate's vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Arcadia?
- St Catherine University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at St. Kate's than Arcadia University ($46,976.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Arcadia ($19,976 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 38.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($9,900 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($37,012 vs. $30,934)
St. Kate's vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 72 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
St. Kate's vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/