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Overview |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 37% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,026 students)
City College of New York vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 570% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Arcadia than CUNY City College ($46,430.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Arcadia ($5,181 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 24.5% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,720 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 214.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($30,934 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 21 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than CUNY City College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,400)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/