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Overview |
Arcadia | AU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arcadia | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | AU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or AU?
- Arcadia University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Arcadia than Anderson University ($47,590.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Arcadia ($22,222 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 32.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,290 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($34,234 vs. $25,586)
Arcadia vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 26 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than AU (52.8%)
Arcadia vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or AU? 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 AU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Anderson University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $8,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/