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Overview |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 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 |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $273 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Stevens | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 1,959 students)
Stevens vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($57,270.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Stevens ($32,926 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.1% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($13,440 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($38,412 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $25,400 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $1,760 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,490 vs. $28,250)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($273 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/