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Overview |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,959 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muhlenberg.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,270 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,270 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,926 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,412 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,329 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,836 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,490 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Muhlenberg College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,959 students)
Muhlenberg College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muhlenberg College or WCU?
- Muhlenberg College is 642.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($57,270.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Muhlenberg College ($22,973 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.9% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,440 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 605.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($38,412 vs. $5,443)
Muhlenberg College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muhlenberg College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Muhlenberg College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Muhlenberg College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muhlenberg College or WCU? 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 WCU and Muhlenberg College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $14,700 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,490)
- WCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/