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Overview |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 17% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,155 students)
Alvernia University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Neumann?
- Alvernia University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Alvernia University than Neumann University ($39,100.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Neumann ($27,091 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 18.3% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,030 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Neumann University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Neumann University ($25,757 vs. $25,623)
Alvernia University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 93 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $200 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Neumann University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Neumann 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 Neumann students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/