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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 1,959 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo 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 Geneseo ($57,270.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Muhlenberg College ($19,557 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,440 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Geneseo (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 374.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($38,412 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo 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 Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo 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 Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $12,600 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,490)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($215 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/