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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State?
- Allegheny College is 188.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Main Campus ($52,950.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Penn State ($26,719 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 8.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,744 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 323.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($42,599 vs. $10,066)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Allegheny College .
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Allegheny College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/