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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $272 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Gonzaga?
- Muhlenberg College is 15% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Muhlenberg College than Gonzaga University ($57,270.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Gonzaga ($32,926 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 2.6% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($13,440 vs. $13,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($38,412 vs. $27,601)
Muhlenberg College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Gonzaga University (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $96 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,394 vs. $26,490)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($272 vs. $273)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/