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Overview |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $211 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | - | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 342 students)
Allegheny College vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Aquinas College?
- Allegheny College is 148% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at Allegheny College than Aquinas College ($52,950.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Allegheny College ($20,892 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 55.9% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($8,850 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 232.3% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($42,599 vs. $12,820)
Allegheny College vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Aquinas College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Allegheny College vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Aquinas College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Aquinas College and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Aquinas College (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/