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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $253 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Seattle U?
- Muhlenberg College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Seattle University ($57,270.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Seattle U ($32,926 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 0.6% lower than costs at Seattle University ($13,440 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Seattle University ($38,412 vs. $30,917)
Muhlenberg College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Seattle University (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,490)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/