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Overview |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
Elms College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($57,270.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Muhlenberg College ($23,498 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 10.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,440 vs. $14,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Muhlenberg College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 41.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($38,412 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Elms College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- Elms College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/