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Overview |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 The King's College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 326 students)
Arcadia vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or The King's College?
- Arcadia University is 121.1% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Arcadia than The King's College ($46,430.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than The King's College ($29,692 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 34.1% lower than costs at The King's College ($13,720 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than The King's College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 25.5% larger than aid received The King's College ($30,934 vs. $24,640)
Arcadia vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 77 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Arcadia vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or The King's College? 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 The King's College and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than The King's College (62% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/