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Overview |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $273 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 1,959 students)
NJIT vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 276.8% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($57,270.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College ($17,762 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 8.6% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($13,440 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 140.7% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($38,412 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or NJIT .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
NJIT vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (86% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $3,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $63,700)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,490)
- NJIT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/