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Overview |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,959 students)
Denison vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Muhlenberg College?
- Denison University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Denison than Muhlenberg College ($60,000.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Denison ($32,926 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 7.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,440 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Denison University ($38,412 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Denison University (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Denison graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/