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Overview |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Biola University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Biola University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 1,959 students)
Biola University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 29% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Muhlenberg College than Biola University ($57,270.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Muhlenberg College ($31,522 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 27.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($10,522 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 44.8% larger than aid received Biola University ($38,412 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Biola University .
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Biola University (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,490)
- Biola University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/