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Overview |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $273 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,959 students)
Colgate vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Muhlenberg College?
- Colgate University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Colgate than Muhlenberg College ($63,904.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Muhlenberg College ($27,074 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 19.8% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,440 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Colgate University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($54,647 vs. $38,412)
Colgate vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Muhlenberg College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $63,700)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,490)
- Colgate graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($166 vs. $273)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/