<p>I know this is the Swarthmore thread, and I am applying to Swat. However, I applied to Arcadia sort of on a whim.. It's close to Swat sort of, so I figured maybe someone knows something about it here.. I just got my acceptance letter today (it's rolling).. However, I don't really know much about the school, except for the British study abroad thing and that there is a castle on campus. Could someone give me some insight to the school? Thanks!</p>
<p>Arcadia and Swat are two pretty different places. Academically, Swat's more rigorous and has much higher standards. Arcadia's bigger, and isn't just undergrad. I mean, you can look all that stuff up.</p>
<p>Ask about this on the Arcadia forum (if there is one) or just do some research...I know a few kids who go there if you wanted to ask some current students questions, though.</p>
<p>I've never heard of Arcadia and Swarthmore being compared. That said, I also never have heard of Arcadia...</p>
<p>A few every year from our hs go to Arcadia. I know people there, they seem to like it.</p>
<p>The only thing Arcadia (formerly Beaver College) has similar to Swarthmore is it's in suburban Philly, northern burbs vs Swarthmore which is basically S and W of the city. The kids who go to Arcadia are average to a bit above, many from Phila area. </p>
<p>I agree with the others---not a good comparison; as you know there's not much average about Swat kids...</p>