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Overview |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $273 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,959 students)
Columbia vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Muhlenberg College?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Columbia than Muhlenberg College ($62,570.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Muhlenberg College ($22,058 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 21.2% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,440 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Columbia University in the City of New York (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 59% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($61,061 vs. $38,412)
Columbia vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Muhlenberg College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $43,900 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $63,700)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,490)
- Columbia graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/