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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $196 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,704 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Sewanee?
- Muhlenberg College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Sewanee for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than Sewanee The University of the South ($57,270.00 vs. $50,874.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Sewanee ($32,926 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 8.7% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($13,440 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Sewanee The University of the South (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Sewanee The University of the South ($38,412 vs. $34,241)
Muhlenberg College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Muhlenberg College .
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is the same as at Sewanee The University of the South (86% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Sewanee graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,800)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $7,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,490)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sewanee students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/