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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island School of Design is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or RISD?
- Muhlenberg College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Rhode Island School of Design ($57,270.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than RISD ($32,926 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 13.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island School of Design ($13,440 vs. $15,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Rhode Island School of Design (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($38,412 vs. $37,480)
Muhlenberg College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than RISD (17.4%)
Muhlenberg College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or RISD? 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 RISD and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $12,600 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $51,100)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/