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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,776 students vs. 3,142 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 248% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Arcadia than Rutgers University Camden ($47,590.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Arcadia ($18,735 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 21.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,389 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 118.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($34,234 vs. $15,677)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 84 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Rutgers University-Camden (77.8%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Rutgers University Camden (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $19,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,400)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden 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/