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Overview |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 793 students)
Alvernia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Alvernia University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Alvernia University than Southwestern Adventist University ($39,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Alvernia University ($20,028 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 63.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,600 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 84.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($25,757 vs. $13,959)
Alvernia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 94 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Alvernia University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/