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Overview |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 320 students)
Alvernia University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Goddard College?
- Alvernia University is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Alvernia University than Goddard College ($39,100.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Alvernia University ($17,931 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 568.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($2,100 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 157.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($25,757 vs. $10,002)
Alvernia University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Alvernia University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Alvernia University.
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/