Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Alverno's yield is 7 pts higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's
Yield rate - 2
Alverno admits 86% vs. 87% at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyOpen
- AlvernoOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyTest-blind
- AlvernoTest-blind
How they read a record
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Alverno
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Alverno |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why