- Muhlenberg College is a private school while Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a public school.
- Muhlenberg College is located in Allentown, PA and VMI is located in Lexington, VA.
- Muhlenberg College has more expensive tuition of $60,240 than VMI ($51,186).
- Muhlenberg College has tighter acceptance rate of 48.36% than VMI (53.14%).
- Muhlenberg College has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than VMI (1,185).
- Muhlenberg College is larger with 1,959 students than VMI (1,512 students).
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| #34 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Allentown, PA | Location | Lexington, VA |
| Known as | VMI | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,240 | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $16,480 | Graduate | |
| $34,766 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 48.36% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 25.16% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,310 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,959 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 1,945 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 14 | Graduate | 0 |
| 16 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $65,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $7,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 183 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 558 Full-time 245 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $78,708 for Faculties $58,047 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |