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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $273 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,959 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Albany ($57,270.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Muhlenberg College ($17,714 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 16.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,440 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 234.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($38,412 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY at Albany (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $7,900 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,490)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($217 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/