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Overview |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $273 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Vassar | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 1,959 students)
Vassar vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Muhlenberg College?
- Vassar College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Vassar than Muhlenberg College ($63,840.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Muhlenberg College ($30,603 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 23.2% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,440 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Vassar College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($50,193 vs. $38,412)
Vassar vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Muhlenberg College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,490)
- Vassar graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($163 vs. $273)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/