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Overview |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $273 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,959 students)
Georgetown vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Muhlenberg College?
- Georgetown University is 8% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Georgetown than Muhlenberg College ($61,872.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Georgetown ($32,926 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 40.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,440 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Georgetown University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($45,949 vs. $38,412)
Georgetown vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Muhlenberg College (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $55,200 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $63,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,490)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($160 vs. $273)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/