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Overview |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or PennWest Edinboro?
- Allegheny College is 603.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369.2% higher at Allegheny College than PennWest Edinboro ($54,300.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 18.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,660 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($42,682 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
Allegheny College vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than PennWest Edinboro (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $17,500 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- PennWest Edinboro graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/