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Overview |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Arcadia University ($49,410.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Saint Joseph's University ($29,692 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 11.4% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,720 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,934 vs. $29,822)
Arcadia vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Arcadia University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $46,400)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/