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Overview |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $59,505 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $59,505 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $31,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $42,021 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 4,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 2,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1230/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Willamette University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,818 students)
Willamette University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 24% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($59,505.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Muhlenberg College than Willamette University ($59,505.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Muhlenberg College ($27,716 vs. $31,814)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 11% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,955 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Willamette University ($42,021 vs. $34,396)
Willamette University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Muhlenberg College (64%)
Willamette University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Willamette University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/