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Overview |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mills.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,340 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,340 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,369 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1413 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Mills College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Mills 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Mills College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 817 students)
Mills College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mills College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 95.2% more expensive to attend than Mills College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Mills College ($57,270.00 vs. $29,340.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 6.9% lower than costs at Mills College ($13,440 vs. $14,369)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Mills College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is ?% larger than aid received Mills College ($38,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mills College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Mills College .
- Accepted freshman Mills College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
Mills College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mills 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 Mills College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Mills College (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Mills College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $44,400)
- Mills College students graduate with a $2,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,490)
- Mills College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mills College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/