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Overview |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Immaculata University | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,361 students)
Arcadia vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Immaculata University?
- Arcadia University is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Arcadia than Immaculata University ($46,430.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Immaculata University than Arcadia ($29,188 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 8.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,620 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 96.4% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($30,934 vs. $15,749)
Arcadia vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 129 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Arcadia vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Immaculata University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- Immaculata University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Immaculata University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University 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/