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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,505 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,505 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,955 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,814 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,021 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,348 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,783 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1400 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 1,818 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Trinity?
- Muhlenberg College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Trinity University ($59,505.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Trinity ($31,814 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 3.7% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,955 vs. $14,472)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College as Trinity University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($42,021 vs. $33,524)
Muhlenberg College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Trinity University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $900 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,490)
- Trinity graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Trinity 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/