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Overview |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
LHU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,959 students)
LHU vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 642.2% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Lock Haven University ($57,270.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 29.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($10,350 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Lock Haven University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($38,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or LHU .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Lock Haven University (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $21,600 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $42,100)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/