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Overview |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $273 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 1,959 students)
Baruch vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 726.4% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($57,270.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Muhlenberg College ($4,991 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 36.5% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($13,440 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 307.6% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($38,412 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Baruch .
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $15,690 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $26,490)
- Baruch graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($111 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/