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Overview |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,609 students)
Alvernia University vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Saint Martin's University than Alvernia University ($41,660.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Alvernia University ($21,811 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 1.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,840 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($32,697 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 49 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Saint Martin's University? 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 Saint Martin's University and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Saint Martin's University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/