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Overview |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $280 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,863 students)
Alvernia University vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Concordia University-Texas?
- Alvernia University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Texas for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $34,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Alvernia University than Concordia University Texas ($39,100.00 vs. $34,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Texas than Alvernia University ($24,761 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Texas are 2.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,690 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Texas ($25,757 vs. $24,594)
Alvernia University vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is the same at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Concordia University Texas (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $1,300 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,174)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($279 vs. $280)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/