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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,484 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 453% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Alvernia University than SUNY at Fredonia ($39,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Alvernia University ($15,795 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 1.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($14,030 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 138.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($25,757 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 52 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Alvernia University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/