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St. Bona Ursinus College Le Moyne College UB SUNY at Geneseo Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College LVC WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton SUNY Brockport| Saint John Fisher College | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,026 students)
Fisher vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Arcadia than Saint John Fisher College ($46,430.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Arcadia ($28,312 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 0.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,666 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($30,934 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 17 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Arcadia University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,400)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/