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Overview |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $273 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,959 students)
Salisbury vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 657.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than Salisbury University ($57,270.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Muhlenberg College ($19,756 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 3.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,990 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 455.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($38,412 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Salisbury vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Salisbury University (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,490)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($208 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/