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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland| Allegheny College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 34% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $201 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or UVA?
- Allegheny College is 211.8% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Allegheny College than University of Virginia Main Campus ($52,950.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Allegheny College ($19,469 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,890 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 58.8% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($42,599 vs. $26,818)
Allegheny College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than UVA (18.7%)
Allegheny College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or UVA? 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 UVA and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Allegheny College (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $22,000 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More UVA 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/