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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or University of Scranton?
- Muhlenberg College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Scranton ($57,270.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than University of Scranton ($32,926 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,440 vs. $16,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($38,412 vs. $30,218)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Scranton (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,100)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/