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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $278 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,074 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Muhlenberg College is 319.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($57,270.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Muhlenberg College ($16,505 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 30.1% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($10,332 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 185.2% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($38,412 vs. $13,470)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (86% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $58,000)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,909)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/