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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Furman?
- Muhlenberg College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Furman University ($57,270.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Furman ($32,926 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 12.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,440 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Furman University ($38,412 vs. $36,384)
Muhlenberg College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Furman? 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 Furman and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,490)
- Furman graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/