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Overview |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arcadia | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Eastern University?
- Arcadia University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Arcadia than Eastern University ($47,590.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Arcadia ($21,900 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 23.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,168 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Eastern University ($34,234 vs. $31,308)
Arcadia vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 78 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/