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Overview |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $299 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,353 students)
Franciscan vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Allegheny College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($52,950.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Allegheny College ($25,310 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 46.9% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($9,390 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 153.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($42,599 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($227 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/