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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Arcadia University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or VCU?
- Arcadia University is 272.7% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Arcadia than Virginia Commonwealth University ($46,430.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Arcadia ($21,294 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 11.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,279 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 145.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,934 vs. $12,583)
Arcadia vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 7 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or VCU? 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 VCU and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/