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Overview |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Alvernia University than Friends University ($39,100.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Friends University than Alvernia University ($23,720 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 68.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,326 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Friends University ($25,757 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 16 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Friends University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Friends University has a higher acceptance rate (63.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Friends University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University 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 Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Friends University (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $44,800)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/