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Overview |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,353 students)
Howard vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Allegheny College than Howard University ($52,950.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Howard ($26,719 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 15.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,796 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 112.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($42,599 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Howard University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,800)
- Howard University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Howard graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/