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Overview |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,323 students vs. 3,142 students)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Arcadia University is 209.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Arcadia than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($47,590.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Arcadia ($20,964 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 10% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($14,774 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 213.2% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($34,234 vs. $10,930)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Arcadia University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/