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Overview |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NYU | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 1,959 students)
NYU vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than New York University ($57,270.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Muhlenberg College ($29,499 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 50.8% lower than costs at New York University ($13,440 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than New York University (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($47,096 vs. $38,412)
NYU vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or NYU .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is the same as at Muhlenberg College (86% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $63,700)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,490)
- NYU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/