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Overview |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $273 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,959 students)
Drexel vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Drexel University ($57,270.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Drexel ($32,926 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 26.3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,440 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Drexel University ($38,412 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Drexel vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Drexel University (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $63,700)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $247 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,490)
- Drexel graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($271 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/