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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State?
- Muhlenberg College is 211.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Main Campus ($57,270.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Muhlenberg College ($26,747 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 5.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,744 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 281.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($38,412 vs. $10,066)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Muhlenberg College .
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $55,300)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $328 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/