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Overview |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1031 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roberts.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,788 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,788 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,792 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,493 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,006 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,001 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 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 | Aug 25, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,225 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $273 |
Diversity |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Roberts Wesleyan College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Roberts Wesleyan College | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,573 students)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roberts Wesleyan College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($57,270.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Muhlenberg College ($23,341 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 14% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,792 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Roberts Wesleyan College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 56.8% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($38,412 vs. $24,493)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roberts Wesleyan College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Roberts Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Roberts Wesleyan College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roberts Wesleyan College 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 Roberts Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (86% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,265 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,490)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($229 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/