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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Muhlenberg College is 272.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($57,270.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Muhlenberg College ($22,096 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 11.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,440 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Harrisburg (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 332.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($38,412 vs. $8,882)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (86% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/