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Overview |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $299 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 1,353 students)
Vassar vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Allegheny College?
- Vassar College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Vassar than Allegheny College ($63,840.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Vassar ($26,719 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 20% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,796 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Vassar College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($50,193 vs. $42,599)
Vassar vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Allegheny College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,200)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $13,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $29,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($163 vs. $299)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/