Quincy University vs. Alvernia University

Quincy University vs. Alvernia University comparison

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Overview	Quincy University	Alvernia University
Location	Quincy, IL	Reading, PA
Setting	Remote Town	Small City
Enrollment	1,280	2,485
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#630	#626
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	quincy.edu	alvernia.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Alvernia University is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,280 students)

Quincy University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Alvernia University?

• Alvernia University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $35,740.00)
• Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Alvernia University than Quincy University ($41,060.00 vs. $35,740.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Alvernia University ($17,424 vs. $26,166)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 24.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,160 vs. $15,090)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Alvernia University (99% vs. 99%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Quincy University ($28,611 vs. $27,802)

Quincy University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Quincy University .

• The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 12 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
• Incoming Quincy University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
• Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
• Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Quincy University (49.9%)

Quincy University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.

• The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Quincy University (53% vs. 50%)
• Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,800)
• Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
• Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
• More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/