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Overview |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Jefferson?
- Arcadia University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Arcadia than Thomas Jefferson University ($46,430.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Arcadia ($28,110 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 7.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,720 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 5% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($32,486 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Arcadia.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $76,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $46,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/