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Overview |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $299 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 203% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203% higher at Allegheny College than Johnson C Smith University ($52,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Allegheny College ($20,045 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 94.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($7,100 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 229.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($42,599 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $24,900 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $30,300)
- Allegheny College students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($29,000 vs. $32,050)
- Allegheny College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($299 vs. $331)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/