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Overview |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $273 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 1,818 students)
Queens College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 758.7% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than CUNY Queens College ($59,505.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Muhlenberg College ($5,339 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 18% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,955 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than CUNY Queens College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 371.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($42,021 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
Queens College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than CUNY Queens College (86% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,490)
- Queens College graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($113 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/