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Overview |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,175 students)
Alvernia University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or SWU?
- Alvernia University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Alvernia University than Southern Wesleyan University ($39,100.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Alvernia University ($17,639 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 45.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,650 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($25,757 vs. $19,636)
Alvernia University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than SWU (51.2%)
Alvernia University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or SWU? 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 SWU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Alvernia University and SWU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/