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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 838 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 11.2% | ||
| 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 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 838 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Allegheny College is 271.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($54,300.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Allegheny College ($18,239 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 374.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($42,682 vs. $8,992)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Allegheny College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/