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Overview |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,353 students)
Valpo vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 22% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Allegheny College than Valparaiso University ($52,950.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Allegheny College ($22,755 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 4.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,180 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($42,599 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Valpo vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Valparaiso University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,000)
- Valparaiso University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Valpo graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/