| Alvernia vs. Lancaster Bible |
#73 in Federal Region III Universities #80 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #24 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,000 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$29,990 |
| expensive$17,010 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,160 |
| More$23,159 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,546 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT- |
| Easier58.06% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.89% |
| Lower13.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,796 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,519 |
| Larger2,192 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,793 |
| Smaller604 | Graduate Student Population | Larger726 |
| Smaller566 | Online Student Population | Larger1,007 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 450) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,990) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,450) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 249 | Number of faculty | 366 |
| Higher$72,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$53,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.