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Overview |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,538 students)
Arcadia vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or VWC?
- Arcadia University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Arcadia than Virginia Wesleyan College ($46,430.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Arcadia ($23,046 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 23.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,070 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,934 vs. $27,568)
Arcadia vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 122 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or VWC? 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 VWC and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/