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Overview |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,484 students)
SCSU vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 504.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Alvernia University than Southern Connecticut State University ($39,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Alvernia University ($18,712 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 0.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($14,030 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 252.4% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,757 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 80 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
SCSU vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/