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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,196 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Alvernia University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Brandywine ($39,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Alvernia University ($21,600 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 0.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,930 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 167.2% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,757 vs. $9,638)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 29 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/