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Overview |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Moravian College | ||
| 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,533 students)
Arcadia vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Moravian College than Arcadia University ($48,569.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Moravian College ($29,692 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 8.6% lower than costs at Moravian University ($13,720 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($31,527 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 98 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Moravian College (67%)
Arcadia vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Moravian College? 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 Moravian College and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Arcadia University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Moravian University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Moravian University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/