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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Allegheny College is 244.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($52,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Allegheny College ($22,096 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 8.6% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,796 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 379.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($42,599 vs. $8,882)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/