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Overview |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,879 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,324 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,127 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,624 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,614 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 17,087 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 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 |
Academics |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | 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 Hunter College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 1,818 students)
Hunter vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 758.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than CUNY Hunter College ($59,505.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Muhlenberg College ($4,127 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 23.2% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,324 vs. $13,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than CUNY Hunter College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 336.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($42,021 vs. $9,624)
Hunter vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 (64%) than Hunter (54%)
Hunter vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,490)
- Hunter graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($119 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/