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Overview |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $237 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Allegheny College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Allegheny College than Saint Joseph's University ($52,950.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Saint Joseph's University ($26,719 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 10.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,796 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($42,599 vs. $29,822)
Allegheny College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Saint Joseph's University (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $5,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $29,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/