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Overview |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 9,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $11,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $17,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $8,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 9,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 8,593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (9,246 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Allegheny College is 603.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.8% higher at Allegheny College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($54,300.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Allegheny College ($17,665 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 7.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,802 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 398.1% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($42,682 vs. $8,569)
Allegheny College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (80% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/