- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) is a public school while Muhlenberg College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Muhlenberg College has more expensive tuition of $60,240 than WCU ($22,511).
- Muhlenberg College has tighter acceptance rate of 48.36% than WCU (68.50%).
- Muhlenberg College has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than WCU (1,160).
- WCU is larger with 17,275 students than Muhlenberg College (1,959 students).
West Chester University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Muhlenberg College View More Rivals | |
| #50 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #34 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Chester, PA | Location | Allentown, PA |
WCU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,687 Pennsylvania residents $22,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $60,240 |
| $12,564 Pennsylvania residents $17,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,480 |
| $5,802 | Financial Aid | $34,766 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 68.50% | Acceptance Rate | 48.36% |
| 30.31% | Yield | 25.16% |
| 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,275 | Total Students | 1,959 |
| 14,392 | Undergraduate | 1,945 |
| 2,883 | Graduate | 14 |
| 1,770 | Online Enrollment | 16 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) $5,794 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,882) $7,310 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 675 Full-time 300 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 183 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| 1,534 Full-time 335 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 558 Full-time 245 Part-time |
| $91,379 for Faculties $62,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,708 for Faculties $58,047 Part-time |