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Overview |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at University of Scranton than Arcadia University ($49,912.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than University of Scranton ($29,692 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 20.2% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,720 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,934 vs. $30,218)
Arcadia vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 30 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Arcadia students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Arcadia University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $15,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,400)
- University of Scranton and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/