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Overview |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or WVSU?
- Alvernia University is 381.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Alvernia University than West Virginia State University ($39,100.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Alvernia University ($11,684 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,214 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 171.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($25,757 vs. $9,482)
Alvernia University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 71 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than West Virginia State University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $12,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/