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NYU Johns Hopkins Case Western Cornell Emory Penn Duke Georgetown WUSTL Swarthmore Caltech Ursinus College| Carnegie Mellon University | Muhlenberg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,002 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #41 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,864 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,864 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,486 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,499 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,966 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,261 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,873 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Carnegie Mellon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 1,959 students)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carnegie Mellon or Muhlenberg College?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Muhlenberg College ($59,864.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Carnegie Mellon ($32,926 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 22.7% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($13,440 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Carnegie Mellon University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($43,966 vs. $38,412)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carnegie Mellon or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Carnegie Mellon .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Carnegie Mellon vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $39,000 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $63,700)
- Carnegie Mellon University students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $26,490)
- Carnegie Mellon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/