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Overview |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 1,959 students)
PLNU vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($57,270.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than PLNU ($32,926 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 13.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,800 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 97.8% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($38,412 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
PLNU vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $10,200 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- PLNU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/