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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $299 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 1,353 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 280.4% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Allegheny College than University of Michigan Dearborn ($52,950.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Allegheny College ($12,444 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 52.5% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($9,048 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 295.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($42,599 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $2,400 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $29,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/