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Overview |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 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 | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,447 students vs. 1,959 students)
Wellesley vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Muhlenberg College?
- Wellesley College is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Wellesley than Muhlenberg College ($61,584.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Muhlenberg College ($21,362 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 42% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($13,440 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Wellesley College (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 59.7% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($61,328 vs. $38,412)
Wellesley vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley 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 Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Muhlenberg College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $63,700)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,490)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($92 vs. $273)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/