| Alvernia vs. Scranton |
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|---|---|---|
#73 in Federal Region III Universities #80 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region III Universities #20 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 (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$45,000 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$53,777 |
| expensive$17,010 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,630 |
| Less$23,159 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,389 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter58.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.23% |
| Favorable13.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.30% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,796 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,724 |
| Smaller2,192 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,613 |
| Smaller604 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,111 |
| Larger566 | Online Student Population | Smaller449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,990) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,846) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 249 | Number of faculty | 393 |
| Lower$72,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,890 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.