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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard Wooster| Allegheny College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $240 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or VCU?
- Allegheny College is 322.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Allegheny College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($54,300.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Allegheny College ($22,852 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 16.8% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,796 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 243.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($42,682 vs. $12,433)
Allegheny College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or VCU? 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 VCU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/