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Overview |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
USJ | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Alvernia University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at USJ than Alvernia University ($45,608.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than USJ ($26,166 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 11% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,590 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Saint Joseph (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 1.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($29,098 vs. $28,611)
USJ vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 66 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
USJ vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Alvernia University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and USJ 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 USJ students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/