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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,055 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Fisk University?
- Muhlenberg College is 165.1% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than Fisk University ($57,270.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Muhlenberg College ($20,578 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 16.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,500 vs. $13,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College as Fisk University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 106.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($38,412 vs. $18,580)
Muhlenberg College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Fisk University (86% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $27,800 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $35,900)
- Fisk University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Fisk University 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 Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/