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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 1,959 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Fredonia ($57,270.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Muhlenberg College ($15,795 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,440 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Fredonia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 255.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($38,412 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or SUNY at Fredonia .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $21,400 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/