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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Muhlenberg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Rutgers | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 1,959 students)
Rutgers vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 344% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($57,270.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Muhlenberg College ($17,535 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 3.5% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,440 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 200.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($38,412 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Rutgers vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $2,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $63,700)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,490)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($229 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/