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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,505 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,505 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,955 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,814 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,021 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,348 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,783 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1400 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 1,818 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Viterbo?
- Muhlenberg College is 88.3% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Viterbo University ($59,505.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Muhlenberg College ($23,901 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 30.7% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($10,680 vs. $13,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 106.8% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($42,021 vs. $20,319)
Muhlenberg College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Viterbo University (86% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $44,300)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/