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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| The University of the Arts | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | WCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
UArts | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | |||
| 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 |
UArts | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UArts | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UArts | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UArts | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or WCU?
- The University of the Arts is 560.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at UArts than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($50,950.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than UArts ($22,973 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 26.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,228 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 367.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($25,460 vs. $5,443)
UArts vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or UArts .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 27 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UArts (23)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts or WCU? 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 WCU and UArts.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $14,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,500)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/