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Overview |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | |||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryville College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 194.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.1% higher at Maryville College than Allen University ($36,880.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Maryville College ($13,774 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 47% lower than costs at Maryville College ($8,584 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 173.2% larger than aid received Allen University ($30,782 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Allen University .
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Allen University.
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $24,300)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/