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Overview |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,421 students)
Alvernia University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or BC?
- Alvernia University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Alvernia University than Bridgewater College ($39,100.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Alvernia University ($19,332 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 1.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,830 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($34,142 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 36 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or BC? 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 BC and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Alvernia University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/