Allen vs Patrick Henry
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Allen UniversityColumbia, SCCatholic life on campusPatrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Patrick Henry has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 13% at Allen.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Columbia, SC
Purcellville, VA
Setting
City
Town
Students
677
408
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
77%
Average SAT
1352
ACT middle 50%
27–33
Graduation rate
13%
74%
First-year retention
45%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$10,972
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,553
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,375
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,610
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,976
Net price, over $110,000 income
$13,298
Median debt
$34,290
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$30,497
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.