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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or UVA?
- Muhlenberg College is 237.3% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Virginia Main Campus ($57,270.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Muhlenberg College ($19,469 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 4.3% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,890 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Virginia Main Campus (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 43.2% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($38,412 vs. $26,818)
Muhlenberg College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than UVA (18.7%)
Muhlenberg College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or UVA? 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 UVA and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Muhlenberg College (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $63,700)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $6,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,490)
- UVA graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More UVA 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/