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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 363 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Alvernia University is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Alvernia University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($39,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Alvernia University ($19,505 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 14.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,254 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 150.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($25,757 vs. $10,269)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 55 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/