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Overview |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Buena Vista, VA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svu.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,858 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,274 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,188 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,090 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,084 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,654 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $268 |
Diversity |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 62% | ||
Campus |
SVU | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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 Virginia University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 767 students)
SVU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SVU or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 65.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Southern Virginia University ($31,200.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than SVU ($19,499 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 11.1% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($9,150 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 201.1% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($24,656 vs. $8,188)
SVU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SVU or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or SVU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 61 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
SVU vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SVU or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and SVU.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Southern Virginia University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $5,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/