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Overview |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 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 |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hope College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | 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
- Hope College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,959 students)
Hope College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Hope College ($57,270.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Muhlenberg College ($25,800 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 12.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,900 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Hope College ($38,412 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Hope College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope 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 Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Hope College (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $47,500)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/