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Overview |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $273 |
Diversity |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
USD | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,959 students)
USD vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of San Diego ($57,270.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than USD ($32,926 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 26.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,440 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 5.5% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($38,412 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of San Diego (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $6,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $63,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,490)
- USD graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($236 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/