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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Abington?
- Alvernia University is 166.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Abington ($39,100.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Alvernia University ($20,460 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 31.2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,694 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 168.6% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($25,757 vs. $9,589)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 23 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Abington (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/