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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Alvernia University is 154.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Harrisburg ($39,100.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Alvernia University ($22,096 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,030 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 190% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($25,757 vs. $8,882)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 45 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Alvernia University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/