- Both Muhlenberg College and DeSales University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Muhlenberg College has more expensive tuition of $60,240 than DeSales University ($44,800).
- Muhlenberg College has tighter acceptance rate of 48.36% than DeSales University (73.79%).
- Muhlenberg College has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than DeSales University (1,200).
- DeSales University is larger with 2,991 students than Muhlenberg College (1,959 students).
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| #34 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #55 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Allentown, PA | Location | Center Valley, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,240 | Undergraduate | $44,800 |
| $16,480 | Graduate | $22,960 |
| $34,766 | Financial Aid | $24,311 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 48.36% | Acceptance Rate | 73.79% |
| 25.16% | Yield | 21.27% |
| 1,310 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,959 | Total Students | 2,991 |
| 1,945 | Undergraduate | 2,225 |
| 14 | Graduate | 766 |
| 16 | Online Enrollment | 675 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $65,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,700 |
| 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: 1,160) $6,400 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 183 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 133 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| 558 Full-time 245 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 402 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $78,708 for Faculties $58,047 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,872 for Faculties $57,386 Part-time |