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Overview |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,335 students)
Alvernia University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or AMU?
- Alvernia University is 52.5% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Alvernia University than Ave Maria University ($41,060.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Alvernia University ($23,515 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 6.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,125 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($28,611 vs. $19,967)
Alvernia University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 100 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than AMU (44.8%)
Alvernia University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or AMU? 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 AMU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Ave Maria University (53% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/