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Overview |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
TCNJ | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,959 students)
TCNJ vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 305% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Muhlenberg College than The College of New Jersey ($57,270.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Muhlenberg College ($22,273 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.2% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,440 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than The College of New Jersey (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 224.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($38,412 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Muhlenberg College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ 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 TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Muhlenberg College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,490)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/