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Overview |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UC | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,353 students)
UC vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 360.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Allegheny College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($52,950.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Allegheny College ($20,149 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 7.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,852 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 387.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($42,599 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or UC .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
UC vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $9,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,000)
- UC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/