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Overview |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $299 |
Diversity |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,353 students)
JCU vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Allegheny College than John Carroll University ($52,950.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than JCU ($26,719 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 4.5% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,200 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 40.1% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($42,599 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
JCU vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than John Carroll University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,200)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $2,061 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $29,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($278 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/