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Overview |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or LVC?
- Allegheny College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Allegheny College than Lebanon Valley College ($54,300.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than LVC ($27,929 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 11.2% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($13,796 vs. $15,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($42,682 vs. $35,346)
Allegheny College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or LVC? 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 LVC and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- LVC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/