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Overview |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,485 students)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Pitt?
- Alvernia University is 103.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,060.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Alvernia University ($24,338 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 12.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,420 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 171.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($28,611 vs. $10,551)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 274 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Alvernia University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Pitt? 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 and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Alvernia University (79% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt 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/