Alvernia University vs University of Scranton

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Alvernia University ($42,810).
It is harder to admit to Alvernia University than University of Scranton.
University of Scranton has a higher submitted SAT score (1,160) than Alvernia University (1,160).
University of Scranton has more students with 4,731 students while Alvernia University has 2,484 students.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Alvernia University has 108 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Alvernia University and University of Scranton.

Alvernia University	vs.	University of Scranton
Reading, Pennsylvania	Location	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$42,810	2024 Tuition & Fees	$52,034
83%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$24,174	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,952

61.99 %	Acceptance Rates	84.00 %
11.99 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	13.00 %
1,160	SAT Score	1,230
-	ACT Score	27
63 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
26 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
68 %	Retention Rate	85 %
2,484	Student Population	4,731
108	Number of Faculties	280
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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