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Overview |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,484 students)
Stevenson University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Alvernia University than Stevenson University ($39,100.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Stevenson University ($27,091 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 3.2% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($14,030 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($28,258 vs. $25,757)
Stevenson University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 8 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Stevenson University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Alvernia University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/