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Overview |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $273 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,959 students)
UMBC vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 532.4% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.8% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($57,270.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Muhlenberg College ($17,692 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 0.5% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($13,378 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 332.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,412 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
UMBC vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $4,200 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,293 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,490)
- UMBC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/