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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $222 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Washington and Lee than Muhlenberg College ($60,590.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Muhlenberg College ($24,733 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 25.9% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($13,440 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Washington and Lee University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($55,567 vs. $38,412)
Muhlenberg College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Muhlenberg College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Muhlenberg College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $63,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,490)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($222 vs. $273)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/