| Muhlenberg vs. UPenn |
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|---|---|---|
#14 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in National Universities #10 in World University Rankings #1 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$62,805 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,686 |
| cheaper$17,000 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$47,844 |
| Less$37,685 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,451 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier71.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5.40% |
| Lower13.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable67.98% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,788 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,109 |
| Smaller1,737 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,478 |
| Smaller51 | Graduate Student Population | Larger17,631 |
| Smaller52 | Online Student Population | Larger3,249 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower82% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,134) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 306 | Number of faculty | 2,526 |
| Lower$86,827 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$199,050 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.