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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Ship?
- Muhlenberg College is 498.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 470% higher at Muhlenberg College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($57,270.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Muhlenberg College ($21,462 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 16.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,538 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 405.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,412 vs. $7,593)
Muhlenberg College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Ship? 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 Ship and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- Ship graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/