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Overview |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 98% |
Admission |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $273 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 1,959 students)
Tufts vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Muhlenberg College?
- Tufts University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Tufts than Muhlenberg College ($63,804.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Muhlenberg College ($30,479 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 24.8% lower than costs at Tufts University ($13,440 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Tufts University (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($51,613 vs. $38,412)
Tufts vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Muhlenberg College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $63,700)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $8,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,490)
- Tufts graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($186 vs. $273)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/