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Overview |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $273 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Barnard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 1,959 students)
Barnard vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Muhlenberg College?
- Barnard College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Barnard than Muhlenberg College ($60,478.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Muhlenberg College ($26,009 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 44.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($13,440 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 40.1% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($53,817 vs. $38,412)
Barnard vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Muhlenberg College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $63,700)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,490)
- Barnard graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($184 vs. $273)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/