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Overview |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
JCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 123.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Alvernia University than Johnson C Smith University ($39,100.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Alvernia University ($20,045 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 97.6% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($7,100 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 99.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,757 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 202 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $14,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,300)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/