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Overview |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Ship?
- Alvernia University is 308.6% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.1% higher at Alvernia University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,100.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Alvernia University ($21,462 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.6% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,538 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 239.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,757 vs. $7,593)
Alvernia University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 19 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Ship? 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 Ship and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Alvernia University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/