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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy Ursinus College VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State LVC| United States Naval Academy | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,450 students vs. 3,026 students)
Annapolis vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Arcadia than United States Naval Academy ($46,430.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than United States Naval Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($30,934 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/