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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 888 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Muhlenberg College is 291.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($57,270.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Muhlenberg College ($18,142 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 3.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,984 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 288.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($38,412 vs. $9,886)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/