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Overview |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,326 students)
Alvernia University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Alvernia University is 200.6% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($41,060.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Alvernia University ($17,196 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 20.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,490 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 150.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($28,611 vs. $11,412)
Alvernia University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 33 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/