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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Alvernia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TU | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,484 students)
TU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 440.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Alvernia University than Towson University ($39,100.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Alvernia University ($14,443 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 2.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,642 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 125.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($25,757 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 83 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
TU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Alvernia University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/