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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $216 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or JMU?
- Muhlenberg College is 645.3% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than James Madison University ($57,270.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Muhlenberg College ($18,274 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 11.6% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,040 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 281% larger than aid received James Madison University ($38,412 vs. $10,081)
Muhlenberg College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or JMU? 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 JMU and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than James Madison University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $3,400 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,490)
- JMU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($216 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/