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Overview |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $383 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allen University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Allen University?
- Paine College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($12,706.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Paine College than Allen University ($12,706.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Paine College ($13,774 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 14.3% lower than costs at Allen University ($7,512 vs. $8,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is 4.3% larger than aid received Allen University ($11,755 vs. $11,268)
Paine College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Paine College .
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Paine College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- Graduates from Paine College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($28,400 vs. $24,300)
- Paine College students graduate with a $1,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($35,750 vs. $37,119)
- Paine College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($369 vs. $383)
- More Paine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/