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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1230/1400 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $273 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 1,818 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Muhlenberg College?
- Johns Hopkins University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $59,505.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than Muhlenberg College ($62,840.00 vs. $59,505.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Muhlenberg College ($22,844 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 42.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,955 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Johns Hopkins University (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($58,456 vs. $42,021)
Johns Hopkins vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Muhlenberg College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $63,700)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,490)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($155 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/