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Overview |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $273 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,959 students)
Ithaca College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 19% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Muhlenberg College than Ithaca College ($57,270.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Ithaca College ($32,926 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 18.6% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,440 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($38,412 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Ithaca College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Ithaca College (86% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $740 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,490)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca 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/