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Overview |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Alvernia University?
- Woodbury University is 11% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Woodbury University than Alvernia University ($43,392.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Woodbury University ($27,091 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 0.8% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($14,030 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($25,757 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 54 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Woodbury University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Woodbury University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/