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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 36% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,485 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State?
- Alvernia University is 108.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Main Campus ($41,060.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Penn State ($26,166 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 15.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,030 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 147.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,611 vs. $11,577)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 204 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State? 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 State and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Alvernia University (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State 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/