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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 |
UT | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UT | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,026 students)
UT vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Arcadia than The University of Tampa ($46,430.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than UT ($29,692 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 12.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,160 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 120.4% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($30,934 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UT .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 12 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than The University of Tampa (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $5,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/