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Overview |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,959 students)
Wooster vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than The College of Wooster ($57,270.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Muhlenberg College ($28,976 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 0.4% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($13,440 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster as Muhlenberg College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 10.2% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($42,315 vs. $38,412)
Wooster vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster 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 Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than The College of Wooster (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Wooster graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/