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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Pitt?
- Muhlenberg College is 189.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($57,270.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Muhlenberg College ($24,286 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,360 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 251.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($38,412 vs. $10,919)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Pitt? 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 and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $58,000)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,909)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($273 vs. $278)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/