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Overview |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,872 students)
Arcadia vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Salve Regina University?
- Arcadia University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Arcadia than Salve Regina University ($46,430.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Salve Regina University ($29,692 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 20.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,720 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($30,934 vs. $26,787)
Arcadia vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Arcadia vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Arcadia University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Salve Regina University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/