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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,512 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or VMI?
- Muhlenberg College is 485.5% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Muhlenberg College than Virginia Military Institute ($57,270.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Muhlenberg College ($18,129 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 25.9% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($10,674 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 101% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($38,412 vs. $19,111)
Muhlenberg College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or VMI? 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 VMI and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (86% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- VMI graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/