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Overview |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Radnor, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,048 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | cabrini.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $34,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $34,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $24,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1069/1257 | ||
| 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 | Cabrini College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Cabrini College | ||
| 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 Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,048 students)
Alvernia University vs. Cabrini College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Cabrini College?
- Alvernia University is 18% more expensive to attend than Cabrini College for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Alvernia University than Cabrini College ($41,060.00 vs. $34,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cabrini College than Alvernia University ($24,733 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cabrini College are 4.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,400 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Cabrini College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Cabrini College ($28,611 vs. $24,025)
Alvernia University vs. Cabrini College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Cabrini College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cabrini College or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- Cabrini College has a higher acceptance rate (69.2%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Cabrini College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Cabrini 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 Cabrini College and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Cabrini College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cabrini College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,800)
- Cabrini College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,806 vs. $27,000)
- Cabrini College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Cabrini College 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/