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Overview |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,231 students)
Alvernia University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Susquahanna than Alvernia University ($54,440.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Susquahanna ($27,091 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 6.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,030 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($40,914 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Alvernia University (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,800)
- Susquehanna University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/