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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,505 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,505 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,955 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,814 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,021 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,348 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 2,783 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1400 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 1,818 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Providence?
- Providence College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $59,505.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Providence than Muhlenberg College ($59,830.00 vs. $59,505.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Providence ($31,814 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 22.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,955 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Providence College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($42,021 vs. $30,040)
Muhlenberg College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Providence (48.7%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Providence? 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 Providence and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Providence College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/