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Overview |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,074 students)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Pitt-Bradford?
- Alvernia University is 186.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($39,100.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Alvernia University ($16,505 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 35.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,332 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 91.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($25,757 vs. $13,470)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 20 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/