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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 353 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $16,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $8,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1060/1305 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Allegheny College is 292.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($54,300.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Allegheny College ($16,275 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 377.2% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($42,682 vs. $8,945)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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/