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Overview |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,698 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,684 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,989 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,867 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,867 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 12,554 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 3,142 students)
Baruch vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 586.7% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.8% higher at Arcadia than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($47,590.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Arcadia ($3,989 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 15% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,250 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 247% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($34,234 vs. $9,867)
Baruch vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 126 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Baruch (50.5%)
Baruch vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $46,400)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/