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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,151 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or W&J?
- Muhlenberg College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Washington & Jefferson College ($57,270.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Muhlenberg College ($25,636 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 0.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,440 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($38,963 vs. $38,412)
Muhlenberg College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or W&J? 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 W&J and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (86% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $6,800 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $56,900)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/