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Overview |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or La Salle University?
- Arcadia University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Arcadia than La Salle University ($47,590.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Arcadia ($20,119 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 4.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($15,590 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 32.6% larger than aid received La Salle University ($34,234 vs. $25,808)
Arcadia vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 114 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $46,400)
- La Salle University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle 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 La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/