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Overview |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $278 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Pitt?
- Allegheny College is 169.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Allegheny College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($54,300.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Allegheny College ($24,338 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 2.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,420 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 304.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($42,682 vs. $10,551)
Allegheny College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Allegheny College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,200)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $29,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($278 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/