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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $247 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Virginia Tech?
- Allegheny College is 337.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Allegheny College than Virginia Tech ($52,950.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Allegheny College ($19,301 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 8.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,680 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 456.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($42,599 vs. $7,649)
Allegheny College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Allegheny College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Allegheny College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $9,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $55,200)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $5,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $29,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($247 vs. $299)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/