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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 363 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Allegheny College is 283% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($52,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Allegheny College ($19,505 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 12.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,254 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 314.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($42,599 vs. $10,269)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/