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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,077 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Berks?
- Alvernia University is 154.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks 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 Berks ($39,100.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Alvernia University ($21,728 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 2.2% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($14,030 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 202% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($25,757 vs. $8,528)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 20 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks 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/