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Overview |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Alvernia University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Alvernia University than Texas Wesleyan University ($39,100.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Alvernia University ($15,652 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Wesleyan University are 28.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($10,919 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($29,039 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 5 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Texas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (60.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $600 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/