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Overview |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,552 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,460 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,460 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,766 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,540 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,552 students vs. 2,485 students)
SFC vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Alvernia University than St. Francis College ($41,060.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Alvernia University ($22,766 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 19.3% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,090 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College as Alvernia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 54.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($28,611 vs. $18,540)
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 89 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SFC (2.9)
SFC vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than St. Francis College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,800)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/