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Overview |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Redlands, CA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,192 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redlands.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,264 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,264 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,624 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,054 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,425 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,622 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1323 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Redlands | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Redlands is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,192 students vs. 3,142 students)
University of Redlands vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Redlands or Arcadia?
- University of Redlands is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($57,264.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Redlands than Arcadia University ($57,264.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than University of Redlands ($26,994 vs. $28,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Redlands ($16,250 vs. $17,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of Redlands (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 26.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($43,425 vs. $34,234)
University of Redlands vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Redlands or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of Redlands .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 26 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming University of Redlands students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of Redlands has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
University of Redlands vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Redlands 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 University of Redlands.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Redlands earn on average $10,000 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/