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Overview |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 98% |
Admission |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $273 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 68% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muhlenberg College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,959 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Muhlenberg College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($57,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Muhlenberg College ($4,891 vs. $32,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 755.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($38,412 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $28,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $63,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,490)
- USMMA graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($67 vs. $273)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/