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Overview |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,750 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,070 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,070 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,540 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,490 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,561 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,265 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 1,636 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 2,485 students)
Franciscan vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 28% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Alvernia University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($41,060.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Alvernia University ($24,490 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 58.2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,540 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($28,611 vs. $18,561)
Franciscan vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 167 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Franciscan vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Alvernia University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/