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Harvard Stanford Princeton Caltech Yale RPI Ursinus College Cornell Skidmore College RIT Northeastern Carnegie Mellon| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Muhlenberg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $273 |
Diversity |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 1,959 students)
MIT vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Muhlenberg College?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at MIT than Muhlenberg College ($57,590.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College ($20,232 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 39.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($13,440 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 18.7% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($45,591 vs. $38,412)
MIT vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or MIT .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Muhlenberg College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $78,400 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $63,700)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($17,316 vs. $26,490)
- MIT graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($179 vs. $273)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/