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Overview |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 9% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Arcadia University ($50,624.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Widener University-Main Campus ($29,692 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 10.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 4.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($32,412 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 72 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Widener University Main Campus (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $13,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $46,400)
- Widener University Main Campus and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/