West Point vs. Allegheny College

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Military Academy in West Point, New York with Allegheny College in Meadville, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,171 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Military Academy is located in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting); Allegheny College is in Meadville, PA (Distant Town setting).
• United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Allegheny College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Military Academy 6:1; Allegheny College 8:1.

West Point vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, West Point or Allegheny College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Allegheny College and West Point ($56,550.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Allegheny College and United States Military Academy ($56,550.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Allegheny College than at United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%).

West Point vs. Allegheny College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Allegheny College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Allegheny College and West Point.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 50 points higher than at Allegheny College (1270).
• Incoming West Point students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 27 at Allegheny College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 1200/1430; Allegheny College 1173/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Military Academy 27/33; Allegheny College 25/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: West Point - Required; Allegheny College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Point Jan 31, 2027; Allegheny College Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Allegheny College (3.53).
• Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (54.6%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 77.9% at West Point vs. 10.4% at Allegheny College.

West Point vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for West Point and Allegheny College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at West Point is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%).
• Graduates from Allegheny College have median earnings of about $55,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.