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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Berks?
- Allegheny College is 244.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks 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 Berks ($52,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Allegheny College ($21,728 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 3.9% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,796 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 399.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($42,599 vs. $8,528)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Berks (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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/