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Overview |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or DeSales University?
- Allegheny College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Allegheny College than DeSales University ($54,300.00 vs. $43,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than DeSales University ($27,929 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 0% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,796 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 48.3% larger than aid received DeSales University ($42,682 vs. $28,789)
Allegheny College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than DeSales University (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $4,100 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- DeSales University 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 DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/