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Overview |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
BU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,959 students)
BU vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Muhlenberg College?
- Boston University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at BU than Muhlenberg College ($61,050.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Muhlenberg College ($27,829 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 29.5% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,440 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Boston University (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($51,565 vs. $38,412)
BU vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and BU.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Boston University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/