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Overview |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or SU?
- Alvernia University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Alvernia University than Shenandoah University ($39,100.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Alvernia University ($26,143 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 24.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,230 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,757 vs. $23,467)
Alvernia University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 7 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or SU? 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 SU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Shenandoah University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/