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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 875 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Muhlenberg College is 291.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton ($57,270.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Muhlenberg College ($16,594 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 254.9% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($38,412 vs. $10,823)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Muhlenberg College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,818)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/