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Overview |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $273 |
Diversity |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UOP | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 1,959 students)
UOP vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than UOP for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of the Pacific ($57,270.00 vs. $52,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Muhlenberg College ($28,164 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 7.3% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($13,440 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of the Pacific (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of the Pacific ($38,412 vs. $38,322)
UOP vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or UOP .
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
UOP vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of the Pacific (86% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $17,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $63,700)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $1,865 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,490)
- UOP graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($254 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP 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/