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Overview |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 3,026 students)
UMass vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Arcadia than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($46,430.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Arcadia ($22,291 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,720 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 150.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($30,934 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 122 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMass 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/