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Overview |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 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 |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Millsaps | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | 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 Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Millsaps College ($57,270.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Muhlenberg College ($27,260 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.7% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,440 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($38,412 vs. $32,669)
Millsaps vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Millsaps vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps 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 Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Millsaps College (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $50,400)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/