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Overview |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $244 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,053 students)
Allegheny College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or SVU?
- Allegheny College is 180.8% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Allegheny College than Southern Virginia University ($52,950.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Allegheny College ($23,274 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 50.8% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($9,150 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 420.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($42,599 vs. $8,188)
Allegheny College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or SVU? 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 SVU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Southern Virginia University (80% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $14,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $5,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $29,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($244 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/