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Overview |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 44% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 1,231 students)
West Point vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Allegheny College than United States Military Academy ($54,300.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($42,682 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or West Point .
- Accepted 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 (58.5%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/