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Overview |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,353 students)
Xavier vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Allegheny College than Xavier University ($52,950.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Xavier ($26,719 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 0.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($13,796 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 52.7% larger than aid received Xavier University ($42,599 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Xavier .
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Xavier vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Xavier University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $700 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Xavier 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/