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Overview |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 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 |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 1,959 students)
MCPHS vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 58.8% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($57,270.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than MCPHS ($32,926 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 45.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,440 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Muhlenberg College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 112.3% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($38,412 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or MCPHS .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
MCPHS vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS 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 MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (86% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $39,000 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCPHS 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/