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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,918 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,400 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,400 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,470 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,632 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,035 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,323 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 16,418 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (8,918 students vs. 2,485 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Alvernia University?
- Quinnipiac University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Quinnipiac than Alvernia University ($50,400.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Quinnipiac ($26,166 vs. $39,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 9.1% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,090 vs. $16,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 5% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($30,035 vs. $28,611)
Quinnipiac vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 97 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Quinnipiac vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Alvernia University (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $44,800)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/