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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 460 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Alvernia University is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($39,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Alvernia University ($19,757 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 8.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,984 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 227.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($25,757 vs. $7,860)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 18 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/