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Overview |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesley College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 96.6% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Allegheny College than Wesley College ($52,950.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 16.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,864 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Wesley College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($42,599 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Wesley College (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,000)
- Allegheny College and Wesley College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($29,000 vs. $29,000)
- Allegheny College and Wesley College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($299 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/