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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $274 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 887 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Muhlenberg College is 86.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($57,270.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Muhlenberg College ($19,825 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 80.4% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($7,450 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($38,412 vs. $21,097)
Muhlenberg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $38,200)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $43 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,533)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/