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Overview |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,026 students)
PLNU vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Arcadia than Point Loma Nazarene University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than PLNU ($29,692 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 16.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,800 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($30,934 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 44 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
PLNU vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Arcadia University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,400)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/