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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,196 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Allegheny College is 262.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Brandywine ($52,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Allegheny College ($21,600 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 1% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,796 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 342% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($42,599 vs. $9,638)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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/