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Overview |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 1,959 students)
SUNY Poly vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($57,270.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Muhlenberg College ($13,799 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 4.2% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($13,440 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 304.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($38,412 vs. $9,497)
SUNY Poly vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or SUNY Poly .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
SUNY Poly vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $10,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,905 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,490)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($171 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/