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Overview |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1083/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,485 students)
Alvernia University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Arcadia than Alvernia University ($47,590.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Arcadia ($26,166 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 7.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($15,090 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($34,234 vs. $28,611)
Alvernia University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 106 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Alvernia University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Arcadia University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/