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Overview |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $266 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or PLU?
- Allegheny College is 7% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Allegheny College than Pacific Lutheran University ($52,950.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Allegheny College ($24,825 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 16.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,826 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($42,599 vs. $36,435)
Allegheny College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or PLU? 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 PLU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $2,900 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $29,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/