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Overview |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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
- Howard University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,959 students)
Howard vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Howard University ($57,270.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Muhlenberg College ($28,279 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 18.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,440 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 91.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($38,412 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Howard University (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $51,800)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/