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Overview |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $299 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,353 students)
Kentucky vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 360.6% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Allegheny College than University of Kentucky ($52,950.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Allegheny College ($18,693 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,796 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 201.8% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($42,599 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Kentucky vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Kentucky (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $29,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($235 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/