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Overview |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
MHC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,959 students)
MHC vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Muhlenberg College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at MHC than Muhlenberg College ($58,280.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than MHC ($32,926 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.8% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($13,440 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Mount Holyoke College (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($39,304 vs. $38,412)
MHC vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Mount Holyoke College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $13,700 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,490)
- MHC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/