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Overview |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Wilkes?
- Arcadia University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Arcadia than Wilkes University ($46,430.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Arcadia ($27,918 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 15.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,720 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Wilkes University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($30,934 vs. $29,441)
Arcadia vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 51 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,400)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/