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Overview |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $299 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,353 students)
Georgetown vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Allegheny College?
- Georgetown University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Georgetown than Allegheny College ($61,872.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Georgetown ($26,719 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 36.4% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,796 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($45,949 vs. $42,599)
Georgetown vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Allegheny College (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $63,700 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $55,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $29,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($160 vs. $299)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/