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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Ursinus College Miami Syracuse Skidmore College| George Washington University | Muhlenberg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 68% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,959 students)
George Washington vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Muhlenberg College?
- George Washington University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at George Washington than Muhlenberg College ($62,110.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than George Washington ($32,926 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 17% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,440 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 8.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($38,412 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than George Washington University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $63,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,528 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,490)
- George Washington graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/