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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Altoona?
- Alvernia University is 154.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Altoona ($39,100.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Alvernia University ($20,621 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 8.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,984 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 169% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($25,757 vs. $9,574)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 5 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Alvernia University (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/