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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,182 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Austin College?
- Muhlenberg College is 28% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Muhlenberg College than Austin College ($57,270.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Muhlenberg College ($24,739 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 3.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,958 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Austin College ($38,412 vs. $33,033)
Muhlenberg College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Austin 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 Austin College and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Austin College (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Austin College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/