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Overview |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Ship?
- Allegheny College is 453.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Allegheny College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($52,950.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Allegheny College ($21,462 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 19.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,538 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 461% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($42,599 vs. $7,593)
Allegheny College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Ship? 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 Ship and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/