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Overview |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,313 students)
Alvernia University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at UArts than Alvernia University ($50,950.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than UArts ($27,091 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 27.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,030 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 1.2% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($25,757 vs. $25,460)
Alvernia University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 47 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming UArts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or UArts? 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 UArts and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Alvernia University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $10,300 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Alvernia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/