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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $204 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Mason?
- Muhlenberg College is 484.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than George Mason University ($57,270.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Muhlenberg College ($18,479 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 2.4% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($13,120 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 257% larger than aid received George Mason University ($38,412 vs. $10,760)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Mason? 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 Mason and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than George Mason University (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,490)
- Mason graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($204 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/