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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Ursinus College Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University| Arcadia University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 31% |
Students |
Arcadia | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Liberty University?
- Arcadia University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Arcadia than Liberty University ($47,590.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Liberty University ($26,994 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 25.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,919 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 184.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($34,234 vs. $12,023)
Arcadia vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 34 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Liberty University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/