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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,196 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Muhlenberg College is 291.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Brandywine ($57,270.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Muhlenberg College ($21,600 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 3.6% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,440 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 298.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($38,412 vs. $9,638)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Muhlenberg College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (86% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/