Allegheny College vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Allegheny College in Meadville, PA with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Allegheny College is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,171 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Allegheny College is located in Meadville, PA (Distant Town setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Allegheny College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Allegheny College 8:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

Allegheny College vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Allegheny College ($16,692 vs. $26,420).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 71.6% lower than at Allegheny College ($4,000 vs. $14,100).
• Allegheny College is 236.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $39,750 more per year; $56,550.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 236.6% higher at Allegheny College than at New Saint Andrews College (about $39,750 more per year; $56,550.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Allegheny College than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 1,008.6% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($44,987 vs. $4,058).

Allegheny College vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and Allegheny College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Allegheny College (1270) is 10 points higher than at NSA (1260).
• Incoming Allegheny College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Allegheny College 1173/1358; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Allegheny College 25/30; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Allegheny College - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Allegheny College Feb 15, 2027; NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Allegheny College (54.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.4% at Allegheny College vs. 65.6% at NSA.

Allegheny College vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Allegheny College and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Allegheny College's six-year graduation rate is 80%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Allegheny College have median earnings of about $55,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.