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Overview |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 1230/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $273 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 1,818 students)
City College of New York vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 758.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than CUNY City College ($59,505.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Muhlenberg College ($4,599 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 29.7% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,955 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than CUNY City College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 355% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($42,021 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than City College of New York (58.1%)
City College of New York vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than CUNY City College (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $13,900 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,490)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($117 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/