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Overview |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mercer | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,959 students)
Mercer vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Mercer University ($57,270.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Muhlenberg College ($22,087 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 4.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,440 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Mercer University ($38,412 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Mercer vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Mercer University (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- Mercer 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 Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/