College comparison

Alvernia University vs St. John Fisher University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Alvernia University Reading, PA	St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY
Acceptance rateAlvernia University is more selective	58%	66%
SAT (25–75)	1093–1286	1120–1300
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,152	2,565
Avg net price	$28,138	$28,945
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Reading, PA	Rochester, NY

Quick answers

Is Alvernia University or St. John Fisher University harder to get into?

Alvernia University is more selective: Alvernia University's acceptance rate is approximately 58% and St. John Fisher University's is approximately 66% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Alvernia University vs St. John Fisher University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1093–1286 at Alvernia University and 1120–1300 at St. John Fisher University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.