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Overview |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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 |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 1,959 students)
Yeshiva University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Yeshiva University ($57,270.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Yeshiva University ($32,926 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 3.1% lower than costs at Yeshiva University ($13,440 vs. $13,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Yeshiva University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($38,412 vs. $30,955)
Yeshiva University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Yeshiva University .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Yeshiva University (63.2%)
Yeshiva University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Yeshiva University (86% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $63,700)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $6,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,490)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/