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Overview |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Viterbo?
- Allegheny College is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at Allegheny College than Viterbo University ($54,300.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Allegheny College ($23,901 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 29.2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,680 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 110.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($42,682 vs. $20,319)
Allegheny College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Viterbo University (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Viterbo 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 Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/