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Overview |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $242 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,334 students)
Allegheny College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or EMU?
- Allegheny College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Allegheny College than Eastern Mennonite University ($52,950.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Allegheny College ($23,783 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 12.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,240 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($42,599 vs. $30,460)
Allegheny College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or EMU? 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 EMU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $11,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $5,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $29,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($242 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/