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Overview |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CW | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Alvernia University than The College of Westchester ($39,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Alvernia University ($10,891 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 47.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,520 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 38.8% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($25,757 vs. $18,559)
CW vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Alvernia University (59%)
CW vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $5,000 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/