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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,959 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than Saint Anselm College ($57,270.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Saint Anselm College ($32,926 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 19% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,440 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($38,412 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Saint Anselm College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $60,100)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/