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Overview |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Arcadia?
- Allegheny College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Allegheny College than Arcadia University ($54,300.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Allegheny College ($26,994 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 17.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,796 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Arcadia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($42,682 vs. $34,234)
Allegheny College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Arcadia University (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/