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Overview |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,959 students)
Emerson vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Emerson College ($57,270.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Emerson ($32,926 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 45.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,440 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 57.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($38,412 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Emerson College (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,490)
- Emerson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/