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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Berks?
- Muhlenberg College is 272.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Berks ($57,270.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Muhlenberg College ($21,728 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 6.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,440 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 350.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($38,412 vs. $8,528)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Berks (86% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $55,300)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $328 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/