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Overview |
Arcadia | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 838 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 838 students)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Arcadia University is 225.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Arcadia than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($47,590.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Arcadia ($18,239 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 280.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($34,234 vs. $8,992)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 149 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/