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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,505 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,505 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,955 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,814 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,021 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,348 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 2,783 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1400 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $289 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,818 students vs. 1,370 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Saint Michael's College?
- Muhlenberg College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Saint Michael's College ($59,505.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Muhlenberg College ($30,806 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 18.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,955 vs. $16,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($42,021 vs. $36,374)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Saint Michael's College? 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 Michael's College and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Saint Michael's College (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $52,600)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $1,510 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $28,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/