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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 368 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 368 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Alvernia University is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes Barre ($39,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Alvernia University ($16,728 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 143% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($25,757 vs. $10,598)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 16 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/