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Mount Mary College JCSU UWM Stritch Shaw University Herzing University-Madison Savannah State University UWO| Livingstone College | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $327 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Alverno College than Livingstone College ($31,008.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Alverno College ($15,914 vs. $18,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 26.9% lower than costs at Alverno College ($6,794 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Livingstone College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 98.7% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($24,833 vs. $12,500)
Livingstone College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Livingstone College .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 202 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming Alverno College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone College or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Livingstone College (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $24,200)
- Alverno College students graduate with a $10,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($31,693 vs. $42,000)
- Alverno College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($327 vs. $434)
- More Alverno College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/