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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania vs Arcadia University

Compare the rivalry schools - West Chester University of Pennsylvania and Arcadia University.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in West Chester, PA and Arcadia University (Beaver College) is a Private, 4-years school located in Glenside, PA. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Arcadia University has higher submitted SAT score (1,205) than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1,160).
  • Arcadia University (77.57% acceptance rate) is tighter than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (87.85% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania (17,275 students) is larger than Arcadia University (3,026 students).
  • Arcadia University has more expensive tuition & fees of $48,290 than West Chester University of Pennsylvania($22,511).
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania has more full-time faculties of 675 faculties than Arcadia University(161 facluties).
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania vs Arcadia University
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaArcadia University
LocationWest Chester, PAGlenside, PA
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$22,511
$10,687 for Pennsylvania residents		$48,290
Graduate Tuition$17,424
$12,564 for Pennsylvania residents		$33,613
Test Scores1,1601,205
Acceptance Rate88%78%
Admission Yield23%10%
Student Population17,275
14,392 undergraduate		3,026
1,870 undergraduate
Number of Faculty675 Full-time
300 part-time		161 Full-time
375 part-time
Number of Staffs1,534 Full-time
335 part-time		526 Full-time
431 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 112 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$5,802$31,006
Graduation Rate71%63%
Transfer-out Rate18%28%
Retention Rate82%80%

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