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Overview |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,407 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,598 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,958 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 1,536 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | SVU | ||
| 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,407 students vs. 967 students)
Immaculata University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or SVU?
- Immaculata University is 40% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Immaculata University than Southern Virginia University ($27,700.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Immaculata University ($25,440 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 37.3% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($9,376 vs. $12,870)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 100.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($15,598 vs. $7,775)
Immaculata University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 66 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Immaculata University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or SVU? 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 SVU and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Southern Virginia University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $14,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/