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Overview |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Purchase College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 1,959 students)
Purchase College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.3% higher at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Purchase College ($57,270.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Muhlenberg College ($19,434 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 11.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,440 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Purchase College (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 272.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($38,412 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Purchase College .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Purchase College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,490)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/