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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,959 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 17% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of St Thomas ($57,270.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Muhlenberg College ($30,137 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 6.8% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,587 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 19% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($38,412 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
University of St Thomas vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of St Thomas (86% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas 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/