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Overview |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 1,326 students)
Arcadia vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Arcadia University is 248.4% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Arcadia than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($47,590.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Arcadia ($17,196 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 30.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,490 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 200% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($34,234 vs. $11,412)
Arcadia vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 73 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $11,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/