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Overview |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
EC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 68% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,818 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 64.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than Elmira College ($59,505.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Muhlenberg College ($24,551 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 0.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,955 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Elmira College ($42,021 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
EC vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Elmira College (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $17,700 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $46,000)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/