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Overview |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,430 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #441 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oneonta.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,070 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,129 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,974 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,895 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 7,177 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 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 |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oneonta | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oneonta | 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
- SUNY College at Oneonta is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,430 students vs. 3,026 students)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oneonta or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 556.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oneonta for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at Arcadia than SUNY College at Oneonta ($46,430.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Oneonta than Arcadia ($18,129 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 9.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oneonta ($13,720 vs. $15,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than SUNY College at Oneonta (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 210.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oneonta ($30,934 vs. $9,974)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oneonta or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or SUNY College at Oneonta .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 17 points higher than at SUNY College at Oneonta (1087)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY College at Oneonta (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College at Oneonta students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than SUNY College at Oneonta (72.5%)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oneonta 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 SUNY College at Oneonta.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Oneonta is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $700 more per year than SUNY College at Oneonta graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- SUNY College at Oneonta students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Oneonta graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY College at Oneonta graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/