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Overview |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $273 |
Diversity |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Yale | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Yale | 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
- Yale University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 1,959 students)
Yale vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Muhlenberg College?
- Yale University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Muhlenberg College for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Yale than Muhlenberg College ($62,250.00 vs. $57,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Muhlenberg College ($18,647 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 37.3% lower than costs at Yale University ($13,440 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Yale University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Muhlenberg College ($63,523 vs. $38,412)
Yale vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Yale .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Muhlenberg College (97% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $54,700 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $63,700)
- Yale University students graduate with a $12,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,490)
- Yale graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($139 vs. $273)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/