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Overview |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or RU?
- Alvernia University is 379.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Alvernia University than Radford University ($39,100.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Alvernia University ($17,105 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 32.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,567 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 164.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,757 vs. $9,733)
Alvernia University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or RU? 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 RU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Alvernia University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/