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Overview |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,959 students)
Elon vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Elon University ($57,270.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Elon ($32,926 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 3.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,440 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 176.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($38,412 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Elon vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Elon University (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,490)
- Elon graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/