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Is Arcadia a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$150,557 Avg Total Cost

Arcadia University Value Report

Is Arcadia worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Arcadia value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Expensive Price

Arcadia University is ranked #1,706 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Arcadia University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1706 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  23.87 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $150,557 For That Piece of Paper

The average Arcadia student's degree will cost an estimated $150,557. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,811 and a typical 4.09 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$36,811
Average Years to Graduate4.09
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$150,557

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Arcadia cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$137,841 In-State With Aid
$253,457 Avg Cost No Aid
4.09 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Arcadia value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$253,457#0F
All Students$150,557#1,706D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$137,841#1,864F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$253,457#F
All Students$150,557#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$137,841#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 100% of Arcadia students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Arcadia financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Arcadia cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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