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Overview |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | 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 |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Goucher College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Goucher College ($57,270.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goucher College than Muhlenberg College ($30,945 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 24.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($13,440 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Goucher College ($38,412 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Goucher College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College 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 Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Goucher College (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/