- Both Muhlenberg College and Alvernia University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Muhlenberg College has more expensive tuition of $60,240 than Alvernia University ($42,810).
- Muhlenberg College has tighter acceptance rate of 48.36% than Alvernia University (70.81%).
- Muhlenberg College has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Alvernia University (1,075).
- Alvernia University is larger with 2,484 students than Muhlenberg College (1,959 students).
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| #34 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #80 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Allentown, PA | Location | Reading, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,240 | Undergraduate | $42,810 |
| $16,480 | Graduate | $16,686 |
| $34,766 | Financial Aid | $24,174 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 48.36% | Acceptance Rate | 70.81% |
| 25.16% | Yield | 24.04% |
| 1,310 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,959 | Total Students | 2,484 |
| 1,945 | Undergraduate | 2,018 |
| 14 | Graduate | 466 |
| 16 | Online Enrollment | 286 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $65,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $7,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) $7,040 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 183 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 108 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 558 Full-time 245 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 280 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| $78,708 for Faculties $58,047 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,404 for Faculties $63,171 Part-time |