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Overview |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $129 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Jefferson?
- Allegheny College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Allegheny College than Thomas Jefferson University ($52,950.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Jefferson ($26,719 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 6.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,796 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 31.1% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($42,599 vs. $32,486)
Allegheny College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Allegheny College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $29,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($129 vs. $299)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/