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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 707 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 707 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State York?
- Allegheny College is 271.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($54,300.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Allegheny College ($19,159 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 409.8% larger than aid received Penn State York ($42,682 vs. $8,372)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Allegheny College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State York? 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 York and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State York (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/