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Overview |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Arcadia University is 501.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.3% higher at Arcadia than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($46,430.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Arcadia ($20,205 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 9.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,542 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 255.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($30,934 vs. $8,697)
Arcadia vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 149 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/