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Overview |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 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 |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,026 students)
Stetson University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Arcadia?
- Stetson University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Stetson University than Arcadia University ($51,960.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Arcadia ($25,756 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 11.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($13,720 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($42,150 vs. $30,934)
Stetson University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Stetson University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Arcadia University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- Arcadia University and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Stetson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/