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Swarthmore Vassar Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury Colgate Amherst Williams Villanova Davidson Tufts Washington and Lee| Allegheny College | Haverford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $134 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Haverford 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
- Haverford College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Haverford College than Allegheny College ($62,850.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Allegheny College ($23,476 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 30.3% lower than costs at Haverford College ($13,796 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Haverford College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($57,999 vs. $42,599)
Allegheny College vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Allegheny College vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Allegheny College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $55,200)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $29,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($134 vs. $299)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/