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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Arcadia than Saint Anselm College ($46,430.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Saint Anselm College ($29,692 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 16.6% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,720 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($30,934 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Arcadia University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Saint Anselm College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Saint Anselm College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/