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Overview |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
U of R | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 68% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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
- University of Rochester is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,959 students)
U of R vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Muhlenberg College?
- University of Rochester is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at U of R than Muhlenberg College ($60,550.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than U of R ($32,926 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 35.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,440 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than University of Rochester (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 3.4% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($39,715 vs. $38,412)
U of R vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than University of Rochester (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $7,300 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $63,700)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,490)
- U of R graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/