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Overview |
Allen University | AU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $277 |
Diversity |
Allen University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allen University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or AU?
- Anderson University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at AU than Allen University ($30,860.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than AU ($13,774 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 30.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,584 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 116.6% larger than aid received Allen University ($24,409 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Allen University .
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or AU? 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 AU and Allen University.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $24,300)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $10,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $37,119)
- AU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($277 vs. $383)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/