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Overview |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $273 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 68% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 372.7% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($57,270.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Muhlenberg College ($20,714 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.3% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,440 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than St Mary's College of Maryland (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 274.2% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($38,412 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or St. Mary's .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
St. Mary's vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $12,200 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $6,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $26,490)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($210 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/