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Alvernia vs. Penn State Harrisburg

Both Alvernia University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Alvernia University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Alvernia's tuition ($45,000) is more expensive than Penn State Harrisburg ($26,958).
  • Alvernia's acceptance rate (58.06%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (97.60%).
  • Alvernia has higher yield (13.32%) than Penn State Harrisburg (11.24%).
  • Penn State Harrisburg's SAT score (1,220) is higher than Alvernia (1,170).
  • Alvernia's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (15 to 1).
  • Penn State Harrisburg (4,478 students) is larger than Alvernia (2,796 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Alvernia ($24,690) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Harrisburg ($10,737).
  • Alvernia's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (26%).
Alvernia University

Alvernia University

Private, 4 years • Reading, PA #418 National Universities, #71 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$45,000
Financial Aid
$24,690
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
Admission
58.06% Acceptance Rate
13.32% Yield
Enrollment
2,192 Undergraduate
604 Graduate
566 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
122 Faculties (full-time)
291 Staffs (full-time)
$72,279 Faculty Salary
$74,574 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,737
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
97.60% Acceptance Rate
11.24% Yield
Enrollment
4,047 Undergraduate
431 Graduate
66 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
246 Faculties (full-time)
569 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$70,475 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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