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Overview |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 3,026 students)
Umary vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 148.2% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.2% higher at Arcadia than University of Mary ($46,430.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Arcadia ($18,369 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 66.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($8,220 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 131.4% larger than aid received University of Mary ($30,934 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 38 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Umary vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of Mary (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $5,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/