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Overview |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or VSU?
- Alvernia University is 605.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Alvernia University than Virginia State University ($39,100.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Alvernia University ($15,773 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 21.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,544 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 124% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($25,757 vs. $11,498)
Alvernia University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 141 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or VSU? 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 VSU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Virginia State University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $8,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,700)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/