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Overview |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,663 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #398 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,230 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,230 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,052 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,626 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,607 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 20,834 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 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 |
Academics |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 1,959 students)
St John's vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than St John's University New York ($57,270.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Muhlenberg College ($26,052 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 39.8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($13,440 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 17.7% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($38,412 vs. $32,626)
St John's vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
St John's vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than St John's University New York (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $2,300 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- St John's 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 St John's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/