by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Arcadia worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Arcadia is ranked #2,451 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #110 of 168 for value.
These Arcadia majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #54 of 57 |
| International Business | #73 of 106 |
| Criminology | #112 of 144 |
| Teacher Education | #144 of 177 |
| General Public Health | #161 of 206 |
| Public Health | #161 of 206 |
| General Computer & Information Sciences | #300 of 365 |
| Speech Communication | #321 of 396 |
| Computer Information Systems | #393 of 478 |
| Political Science | #440 of 592 |
Read the full Arcadia value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Arcadia University is ranked #67 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #110 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Arcadia financial aid page to be sure.
Arcadia University is ranked #2,451 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Arcadia University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Arcadia costs about $33,699. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $134,796 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $64,742 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,466 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $33,699 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $134,796 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Arcadia net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Arcadia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $258,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $134,796 | #2,451 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,864 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $258,968 | — | — |
| All Students | $134,796 | #110 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,864 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Arcadia shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,744 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,872 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,027 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,220 |
| Over $110K | $31,115 |
About 88% of Arcadia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,353 per year. Get more details on the Arcadia financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Arcadia cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.