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Overview |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 361 students)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Arcadia University is 244.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Arcadia than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($47,590.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Arcadia ($14,933 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 35.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,022 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 215% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($34,234 vs. $10,867)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 161 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/