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Overview |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $299 |
Diversity |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 44% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,231 students)
TU vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 635.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Allegheny College than Towson University ($54,300.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Allegheny College ($15,064 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 13.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,796 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 269.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($42,682 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
TU vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Towson University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $1,700 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $29,000)
- TU graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($183 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/