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Overview |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,026 students)
UNH vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 9% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Arcadia than University of New Haven ($46,430.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than UNH ($29,692 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 35.6% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,720 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($30,934 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 38 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
UNH vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of New Haven (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $5,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and UNH graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/