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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 332 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Shenango?
- Allegheny College is 300.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Shenango ($54,300.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Allegheny College ($14,895 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 2.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,448 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 280.7% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($42,682 vs. $11,211)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Shenango (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/