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Overview |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | 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 | - | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $273 |
Diversity |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
West Point | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 68% | ||
Campus |
West Point | 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 1,959 students)
West Point vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Muhlenberg College than United States Military Academy ($57,270.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than United States Military Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($38,412 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than United States Military Academy (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/