University of Scranton vs Alvernia University

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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 (1,230) 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 - University of Scranton and Alvernia University.

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

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	62.32 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.10 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,160
27	ACT Score	-
79 %	Graduation Rate	63 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
85 %	Retention Rate	68 %
4,731	Student Population	2,484
280	Number of Faculties	108
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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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