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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 460 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Muhlenberg College is 314.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington ($57,270.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Muhlenberg College ($19,757 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 388.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($38,412 vs. $7,860)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Muhlenberg College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (86% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington 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/