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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 623 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Alvernia University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Schuylkill ($39,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Alvernia University ($17,252 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 83.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($7,644 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 103.4% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($25,757 vs. $12,665)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 78 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/