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Overview |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
HIU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
HIU | 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than HIU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Alvernia University than Hope International University ($39,100.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope International University than Alvernia University ($26,146 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope International University are 7.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,050 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Hope International University ($25,757 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 88 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at HIU (3.26)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Hope International University (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $5,100 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/