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Overview |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 25% | ||
Campus |
CCA | Alvernia University | ||
| 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 294.2% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.2% higher at Alvernia University than Concordia College Selma ($39,100.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than Alvernia University ($22,313 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 146.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($5,700 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 385.3% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($25,757 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or CCA .
CCA vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and CCA.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Concordia College Selma (53% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $19,700 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $25,100)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $9,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,870)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($279 vs. $381)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/