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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 363 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Muhlenberg College is 314.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($57,270.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Muhlenberg College ($19,505 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 9.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,254 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 274.1% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($38,412 vs. $10,269)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Muhlenberg College .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/