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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Alvernia University than Notre Dame College ($39,100.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Alvernia University ($20,151 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 21.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,568 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Notre Dame College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 6% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($25,757 vs. $24,299)
Notre Dame College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 99 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Notre Dame College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Notre Dame College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Alvernia University and Notre Dame College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Notre Dame College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/