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Overview |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $273 |
Diversity |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,959 students)
Williams vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Muhlenberg College?
- Williams College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Williams than Muhlenberg College ($61,450.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Muhlenberg College ($20,965 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 15.6% lower than costs at Williams College ($13,440 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Williams College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 48.7% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($57,121 vs. $38,412)
Williams vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Muhlenberg College (95% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $63,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,490)
- Williams graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($150 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Williams students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/