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Overview |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $273 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,959 students)
Holy Cross vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Muhlenberg College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Holy Cross than Muhlenberg College ($57,600.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Holy Cross ($32,926 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 23.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,440 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 3.1% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($39,615 vs. $38,412)
Holy Cross vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Holy Cross .
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Muhlenberg College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $16,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $1,010 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,500)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($273 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/