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Overview |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 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 | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Earlham | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Earlham College ($57,270.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Muhlenberg College ($25,746 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 8% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,448 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 3% larger than aid received Earlham College ($38,412 vs. $37,303)
Earlham vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Earlham vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Earlham College (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $24,600 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Earlham 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 Earlham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/