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Overview |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Immaculata University | ||
| 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 2,407 students)
Alvernia University vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Immaculata University?
- Alvernia University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Alvernia University than Immaculata University ($41,060.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Immaculata University ($26,166 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 17.2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,870 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 83.4% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($28,611 vs. $15,598)
Alvernia University vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 23 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,800)
- Immaculata University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Immaculata University and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/