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Overview |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Abilene Christian University?
- Arcadia University is 13% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Arcadia than Abilene Christian University ($47,590.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Abilene Christian University ($26,994 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 30% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,500 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($34,234 vs. $27,914)
Arcadia vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 12 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Arcadia students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Arcadia vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Abilene Christian University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/