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Overview |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Alvernia University is 406.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.8% higher at Alvernia University than PennWest Edinboro ($39,100.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 20.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,660 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($25,757 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 48 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
Alvernia University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is the same as at PennWest Edinboro (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,100 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Edinboro and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/