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Overview |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,297 students)
Arcadia vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Arcadia University is 196.3% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Arcadia than University of Connecticut Stamford ($46,430.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Arcadia ($13,933 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,720 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Connecticut Stamford (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 146.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($30,934 vs. $12,528)
Arcadia vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 95 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $15,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/