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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 2,485 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 480.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at Alvernia University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($41,060.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Alvernia University ($19,644 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 17.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,090 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 229.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($28,611 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 217 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Alvernia University (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $1,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,800)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/