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Overview |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,481 students)
Alvernia University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Alvernia University is 398.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Alvernia University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($39,100.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Alvernia University ($9,529 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 20.2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,676 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 191.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,757 vs. $8,830)
Alvernia University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 16 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $5,800 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/