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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,538 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or VWC?
- Muhlenberg College is 59% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Muhlenberg College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($57,270.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Muhlenberg College ($23,046 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 21.4% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($11,070 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,412 vs. $27,568)
Muhlenberg College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or VWC? 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 VWC and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (86% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $22,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $41,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/