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Overview |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,959 students)
UMass vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 253.8% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Muhlenberg College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($57,270.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Muhlenberg College ($22,291 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,440 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 211% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($38,412 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $8,500 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,490)
- UMass graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/