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Overview |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 3,026 students)
Stockton vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 264.4% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at Arcadia than Stockton University ($46,430.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Arcadia ($18,515 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 1.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,564 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Stockton University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 165.9% larger than aid received Stockton University ($30,934 vs. $11,635)
Stockton vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 30 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Stockton vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Arcadia University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $46,400)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,108 vs. $27,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton 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/