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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $299 |
Diversity |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,231 students)
Miami vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 271% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Allegheny College than Miami University ($54,300.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Allegheny College ($27,928 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 21.2% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,796 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 236.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($42,682 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Miami .
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Miami vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Allegheny College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $900 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $29,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($255 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/