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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or CNU?
- Muhlenberg College is 510.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Christopher Newport University ($57,270.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Muhlenberg College ($23,287 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.1% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,990 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 378.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($38,412 vs. $8,022)
Muhlenberg College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or CNU? 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 CNU and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Christopher Newport University (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $16,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- CNU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/