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Overview |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Ship?
- Arcadia University is 385.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.1% higher at Arcadia than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($46,430.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Arcadia ($21,462 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,538 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 307.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,934 vs. $7,593)
Arcadia vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 125 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Ship? 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 Ship and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,400)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/