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Overview |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 232 students)
Alvernia University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Alvernia University is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Alvernia University than Appalachian Bible College ($39,100.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Alvernia University ($15,106 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 63.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,560 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Appalachian Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 98.2% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($25,757 vs. $12,996)
Alvernia University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 14 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/