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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Altoona?
- Allegheny College is 244.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Altoona ($52,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Allegheny College ($20,621 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 6.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,984 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 344.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($42,599 vs. $9,574)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Altoona (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona 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/