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Overview |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 218 students)
Alvernia University vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or ABC?
- Alvernia University is 151.6% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Alvernia University than Arlington Baptist College ($39,100.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than Alvernia University ($19,990 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 68.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,310 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Arlington Baptist College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 290.7% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($25,757 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Alvernia University .
Alvernia University vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or ABC? 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 ABC and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Arlington Baptist College (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,900 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/