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Overview |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Alvernia University?
- The College of Wooster is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Wooster than Alvernia University ($57,050.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Wooster ($27,091 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 3.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,500 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 64.3% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($42,315 vs. $25,757)
Wooster vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 239 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Alvernia University (75% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/