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Overview |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $273 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,818 students)
ECSU vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 792.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 495.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($59,505.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Muhlenberg College ($21,205 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 23.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,955 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 326% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,021 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
ECSU vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (86% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $17,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,490)
- ECSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/