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Overview |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $299 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,353 students)
Michigan vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 222.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Michigan than Allegheny College ($55,002.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Allegheny College ($19,318 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 4.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,171 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 181.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($42,599 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Allegheny College (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $19,200 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $55,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $8,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $29,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($207 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/