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Overview |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $273 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Franciscan | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,959 students)
Franciscan vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 87% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Muhlenberg College than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($57,270.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Muhlenberg College ($25,310 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 43.1% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($9,390 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 128.9% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($38,412 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Franciscan vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $23,900 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $4,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,490)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/