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Overview |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,959 students)
Cedarville University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 66% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Muhlenberg College than Cedarville University ($57,270.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Muhlenberg College ($25,462 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 60% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($8,400 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 95.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($38,412 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Cedarville University .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Cedarville University (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,490)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/