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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,959 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Quinnipiac University ($57,270.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Quinnipiac ($32,926 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 18.7% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,440 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($38,412 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Quinnipiac vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Quinnipiac University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $63,700)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/