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Overview |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 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 |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Medgar | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | 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 Medgar Evers College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,484 students)
Medgar vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 464.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.8% higher at Alvernia University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($39,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Alvernia University ($8,250 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 27.7% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,030 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 204.2% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($25,757 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Medgar vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/