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Overview |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,353 students)
Columbia vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Allegheny College?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Columbia than Allegheny College ($62,570.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Allegheny College ($22,058 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 18% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,796 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Columbia University in the City of New York (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 43.3% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($61,061 vs. $42,599)
Columbia vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Allegheny College (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $52,400 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $55,200)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/