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Overview |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,484 students)
Staten Island vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 464.2% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Alvernia University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($39,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Alvernia University ($7,217 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 42.9% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,030 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 219.5% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($25,757 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $300 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,800)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/