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Overview |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,238 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #194 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,215 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,215 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,168 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,036 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,958 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,577 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 16,346 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,959 students)
Hofstra vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Hofstra University ($57,270.00 vs. $52,215.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Hofstra ($32,926 vs. $35,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.7% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,440 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($38,412 vs. $30,958)
Hofstra vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Hofstra vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra 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 Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Hofstra University (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $2,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,490)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/