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Overview |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,484 students)
Plymouth vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 229.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Alvernia University than Plymouth State University ($39,100.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Alvernia University ($20,321 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($11,810 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 177.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($25,757 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Plymouth vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Alvernia University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Alvernia University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/