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Overview |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $279 |
Diversity |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
ODU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Alvernia University than Ohio Dominican University ($39,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Alvernia University ($21,881 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 18.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,850 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($25,757 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 11 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming ODU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Ohio Dominican University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $100 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,700)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU 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/