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Overview |
Arcadia | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 332 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 38.4% | ||
| 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 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Arcadia | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 332 students)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Penn State Shenango?
- Arcadia University is 250.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at Arcadia than Penn State Shenango ($47,590.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Arcadia ($14,895 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 20.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,448 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 205.4% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($34,234 vs. $11,211)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 162 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Penn State Shenango (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/