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Overview |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 1,959 students)
Brandeis University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Muhlenberg College?
- Brandeis University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Brandeis University than Muhlenberg College ($61,724.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Brandeis University ($32,926 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($13,440 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Brandeis University (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($38,412 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Brandeis University .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Muhlenberg College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/