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Overview |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $242 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or WCU?
- Allegheny College is 603.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.5% higher at Allegheny College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($54,300.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Allegheny College ($21,684 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 10.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,474 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 675.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,682 vs. $5,503)
Allegheny College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or WCU? 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 WCU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $6,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $29,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($242 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/