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Overview |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Syracuse | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,959 students)
Syracuse vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Muhlenberg College?
- Syracuse University is 2% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Syracuse than Muhlenberg College ($58,440.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Syracuse ($32,926 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,440 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Syracuse University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($38,412 vs. $34,737)
Syracuse vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Syracuse University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $510 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,000)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/