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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $299 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 1,231 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 683.5% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Allegheny College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($54,300.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Allegheny College ($4,105 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 57.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,796 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than CUNY Brooklyn College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 359.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($42,682 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $18,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $29,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($107 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/