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Overview |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $273 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Chapman | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | 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
- Chapman University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,959 students)
Chapman vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Muhlenberg College?
- Chapman University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Chapman than Muhlenberg College ($60,288.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Chapman ($32,926 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 26.1% lower than costs at Chapman University ($13,440 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Chapman University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Chapman University ($38,412 vs. $33,510)
Chapman vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Chapman .
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Chapman has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Chapman vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Chapman University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $5,552 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($20,938 vs. $26,490)
- Chapman graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($216 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/