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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or MSOE?
- Muhlenberg College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($57,270.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Muhlenberg College ($25,661 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 7.6% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,494 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($38,412 vs. $31,850)
Muhlenberg College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $5,200 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/