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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $275 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 14% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Champlain 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
- Champlain College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Champlain College?
- Muhlenberg College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than Champlain College ($57,270.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Champlain College ($32,926 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 21.5% lower than costs at Champlain College ($13,440 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 45% larger than aid received Champlain College ($38,412 vs. $26,498)
Muhlenberg College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Champlain College (86% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $47,200)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $153 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,643)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($273 vs. $275)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/