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Overview |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $273 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,959 students)
Northeastern vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Muhlenberg College?
- Northeastern University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Northeastern than Muhlenberg College ($59,100.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Northeastern ($32,926 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 37.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,440 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($42,331 vs. $38,412)
Northeastern vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Northeastern University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $1,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,875)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($273 vs. $288)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/