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Overview |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,420 students)
Alvernia University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or CHC?
- Alvernia University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Alvernia University than Chestnut Hill College ($39,100.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Alvernia University ($25,357 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 16.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,000 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($29,288 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 32 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or CHC? 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 CHC and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/