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Overview |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,151 students)
Allegheny College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or W&J?
- Allegheny College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Allegheny College than Washington & Jefferson College ($52,950.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Allegheny College ($25,636 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 2% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,524 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($42,599 vs. $38,963)
Allegheny College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or W&J? 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 W&J and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,200)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- W&J 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 W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/