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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $129 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Jefferson?
- Muhlenberg College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Thomas Jefferson University ($57,270.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Muhlenberg College ($28,110 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 9.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,440 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($38,412 vs. $32,486)
Muhlenberg College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Muhlenberg College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $59,200 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $63,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,490)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($129 vs. $273)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/