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Overview |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Arcadia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,959 students)
Arcadia vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Arcadia University ($57,270.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Muhlenberg College ($29,692 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 2.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,440 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($38,412 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Arcadia vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Arcadia University (86% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $46,400)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/