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Overview |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Morrisville, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,803 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morrisville.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,070 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,648 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,180 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Morrisville | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,803 students)
Morrisville vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morrisville or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 453% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Alvernia University than SUNY Morrisville ($39,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than Alvernia University ($16,070 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 11.2% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($14,030 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than SUNY Morrisville (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 132.7% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($25,757 vs. $11,070)
Morrisville vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morrisville or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Morrisville .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 144 points higher than at Morrisville (854)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morrisville (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Morrisville vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morrisville 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 Morrisville.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than SUNY Morrisville (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/