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Overview |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $273 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Canisius | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,959 students)
Canisius vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Canisius College ($57,270.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Muhlenberg College ($19,635 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 10.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,158 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 81.1% larger than aid received Canisius College ($38,412 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Canisius vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Canisius College (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $1,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,490)
- Canisius graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($255 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/