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Overview |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 |
Academics |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UB | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 1,959 students)
UB vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than University at Buffalo ($57,270.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Muhlenberg College ($18,524 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 20.6% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,440 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University at Buffalo (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 350.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($38,412 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or UB .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
UB vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University at Buffalo (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $5,300 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,490)
- UB graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/