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Overview |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 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 2, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $273 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Muhlenberg College?
- Amherst College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Amherst than Muhlenberg College ($63,500.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Muhlenberg College ($21,367 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 24.6% lower than costs at Amherst College ($13,440 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Amherst College (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 52.8% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($58,693 vs. $38,412)
Amherst vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Muhlenberg College (96% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $63,700)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $13,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $26,490)
- Amherst graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($134 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/