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Overview |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or University of St Thomas?
- Arcadia University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at Arcadia than University of St Thomas ($46,430.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Arcadia ($19,207 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 40.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($9,760 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 33.4% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($30,934 vs. $23,181)
Arcadia vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 1 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Arcadia students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of St Thomas (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $10,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/