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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn College?
- Alvernia University is 153.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Alvernia University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,100.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Alvernia University ($23,030 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 15.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,130 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 255.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,757 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Alvernia University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn 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 Penn College and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/