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Overview |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MVNU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Alvernia University than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($39,100.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Alvernia University ($23,391 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 46% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,612 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 11% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($25,757 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 49 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
MVNU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Alvernia University (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,800)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/