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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 522 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Beaver?
- Alvernia University is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Beaver ($39,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Alvernia University ($18,113 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 14.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,254 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 177.7% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($25,757 vs. $9,274)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Beaver (999) is 1 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Beaver (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Beaver 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/