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Overview |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,485 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,060 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,060 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,090 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,166 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,611 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,491 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1066/1253 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,162 students)
Alvernia University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or W&J?
- Alvernia University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Alvernia University than Washington & Jefferson College ($41,060.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Alvernia University ($26,051 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 8.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,910 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($38,971 vs. $28,611)
Alvernia University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Alvernia University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or W&J? 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 W&J and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Alvernia University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/