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Overview |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,182 students)
Allegheny College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Austin College?
- Allegheny College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Allegheny College than Austin College ($52,950.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Allegheny College ($24,739 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 6.5% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,958 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 29% larger than aid received Austin College ($42,599 vs. $33,033)
Allegheny College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Allegheny College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Austin 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 Austin College and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Austin College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $600 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/