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Overview |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or VWC?
- Allegheny College is 47% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Allegheny College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($52,950.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Allegheny College ($23,046 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,070 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($42,599 vs. $27,568)
Allegheny College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or VWC? 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 VWC and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $13,500 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- VWC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/