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Overview |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,538 students)
Alvernia University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or VWC?
- Alvernia University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Alvernia University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($39,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Alvernia University ($23,046 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 26.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,070 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($27,568 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 16 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or VWC? 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 VWC and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $3,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/