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Overview |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Bethesda, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | devry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,835 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $15,835 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $7,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 31 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 24 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 83.3% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| % Men | 35% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 65% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | - | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than DeVry University-Bethesda based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 0 students)
Alvernia University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or DeVry University-Bethesda?
- Alvernia University is 146.9% more expensive to attend than DeVry University-Bethesda for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at Alvernia University than DeVry University Maryland ($39,100.00 vs. $15,835.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Maryland are 84.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($7,594 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than DeVry University Maryland (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Maryland ($25,757 vs. $0)
Alvernia University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or DeVry University-Bethesda? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeVry University-Bethesda or Alvernia University .
- DeVry University-Bethesda has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or DeVry University-Bethesda? 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 DeVry University-Bethesda and Alvernia University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/