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Overview |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 1,994 students)
Curry College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 9% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Arcadia than Curry College ($47,590.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Curry College ($26,994 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 8.3% lower than costs at Curry College ($16,250 vs. $17,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Curry College as Arcadia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Curry College ($34,234 vs. $31,376)
Curry College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 163 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Curry College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Curry College (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,400)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College 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/