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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,328 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Muhlenberg College is 319.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($57,270.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Muhlenberg College ($18,194 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 13.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,820 vs. $13,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College as University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 267% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($38,412 vs. $10,466)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $58,000)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,909)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/