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Overview |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 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 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Babson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Babson | 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
- Babson College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 1,959 students)
Babson vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Babson College ($57,270.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Muhlenberg College ($28,400 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 41.6% lower than costs at Babson College ($13,440 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Babson College (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Babson College ($38,412 vs. $30,513)
Babson vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Babson .
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson 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 Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Muhlenberg College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $44,800 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $63,700)
- Babson College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Babson graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/