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Overview |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $299 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 1,231 students)
Ohio University vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 295% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Allegheny College than Ohio University Main Campus ($54,300.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Allegheny College ($20,550 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 1.5% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,594 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 395.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($42,682 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Ohio University .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Ohio University vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $29,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($211 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/