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Overview |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $383 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Allen University | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 657 students)
Gordon vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Allen University?
- Allen University is 389.3% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Allen University than Gordon College ($12,540.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Allen University ($8,185 vs. $13,774)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 7.8% lower than costs at Gordon College ($8,584 vs. $9,257)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allen University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Gordon College ($11,268 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Gordon .
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Gordon vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Gordon.
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $24,300)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $19,619 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $37,119)
- Gordon graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($180 vs. $383)
- More Gordon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/