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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Mont Alto, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 670 | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
| 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 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $9,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 52% | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 670 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Mont Alto Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Mont Alto?
- Allegheny College is 283% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto ($52,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than Allegheny College ($19,838 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 366.9% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($42,599 vs. $9,124)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Mont Alto? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Mont Alto or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Mont Alto Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Mont Alto? 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 Mont Alto and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (80% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Mont Alto students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto 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/