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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | 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 Plattsburgh is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 3,026 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 556.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Arcadia ($17,625 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 12.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($13,720 vs. $15,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh as Arcadia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 190% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($30,934 vs. $10,667)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 18 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/