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UIC MSOE RIT Ursinus College Skidmore College Stevens Lafayette College Loyola Hobart William Smith Colleges Purdue UChicago Lehigh| Illinois Institute of Technology | Muhlenberg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 1,959 students)
IIT vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Illinois Institute of Technology ($57,270.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College ($28,702 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 15.8% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,440 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 4.8% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($40,243 vs. $38,412)
IIT vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $15,600 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/