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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Muhlenberg College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Muhlenberg College ($60,350.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($32,926 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 25.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,440 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 15.4% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($44,331 vs. $38,412)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $60,200)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/