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Overview |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $273 |
Diversity |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
F&M | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 68% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,959 students)
F&M vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Muhlenberg College?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at F&M than Muhlenberg College ($65,652.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Muhlenberg College ($31,135 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 11.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,440 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 28% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($49,177 vs. $38,412)
F&M vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or F&M .
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,800 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,490)
- F&M graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/