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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Muhlenberg College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Saint Joseph's University ($57,270.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Saint Joseph's University ($32,926 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 13.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,440 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($38,412 vs. $29,822)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Saint Joseph's University (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $63,700)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,490)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/