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Overview |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UHart | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 1,959 students)
UHart vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than UHart for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Hartford ($57,270.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Muhlenberg College ($31,687 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($13,440 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 31.3% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($38,412 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or UHart .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
UHart vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Hartford (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,100 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,600)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/