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Overview |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,026 students)
UConn vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 196.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Arcadia than University of Connecticut ($46,430.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Arcadia ($23,985 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 0.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,622 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 110.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,934 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 146 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Arcadia University (83% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $15,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn 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/