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Overview |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $218 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,776 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at University of Richmond than Allegheny College ($62,600.00 vs. $54,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than University of Richmond ($27,929 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,796 vs. $16,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Richmond (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($42,682 vs. $42,050)
Allegheny College vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
Allegheny College vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Allegheny College (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $18,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $55,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $7,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($21,148 vs. $29,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($218 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/