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Overview |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,484 students)
JCU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Alvernia University?
- John Carroll University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at JCU than Alvernia University ($45,490.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than JCU ($27,091 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 6.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,200 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($30,415 vs. $25,757)
JCU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 129 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
JCU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Alvernia University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/