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Overview |
Alvernia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 888 students)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Alvernia University is 167.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($39,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Alvernia University ($18,142 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 160.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,757 vs. $9,886)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 21 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $10,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/