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Overview |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,396 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,640 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,640 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,069 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,944 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,768 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,076 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | 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 |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 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 |
Webster University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | 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
- Webster University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 3,026 students)
Webster University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Arcadia than Webster University ($46,430.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Arcadia ($23,069 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 10.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,398 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Webster University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Webster University ($30,934 vs. $20,944)
Webster University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 5 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Webster University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Webster University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Webster University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Webster University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/