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Allentown, PA · Selinsgrove, PA
| Muhlenberg College | Susquehanna University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,905/yr | $28,819/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,302/yr | $19,757/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,455 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,629/yr | $18,493/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,717/yr | $21,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,452/yr | $24,190/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,603/yr | $33,866/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $270/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,548/yr | $16,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,548/yr | $16,100/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,150/yr | $1,850/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $77,270/yr | $75,410/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,805/yr | $59,850/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $62,805/yr | $59,850/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 66% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1250–1410 | 1100–1300 |
| SAT average | 1343 | 1232 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–33 | 21–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 30–35 · Math 25–30 | English 21–32 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,348 | 5,974 |
| Students accepted | 2,783 | 4,702 |
| Students who enrolled | 427 | 578 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 33% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 82% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $69,107/yr | $61,723/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,599–$98,673 | $43,199–$84,592 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 81% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 84% | 87% |
| Black students graduating | 82% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 73% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 87% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,265/yr | $51,535/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 83% | 74% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,633/yr | $56,149/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Visual & Performing Arts 21% · Psychology 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Communication & Journalism 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 21% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Accounting and Related Services — $68,852/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $65,209/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,727 | 2,163 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 51 | 9 |
| Average professor pay | $9,647/mo | $9,249/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $105,406 | $85,160 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Allentown, PA | Selinsgrove, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1848 | 1858 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Men | 42% | 43% |
| Women | 58% | 57% |
| White students | 68% | 78% |
| Black students | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3% | 2.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $20,619/yr | $12,425/yr |
| Endowment | $337.1M | $225.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,641 | 2,092 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,590/yr | $8,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,365/yr | $6,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 534 | 566 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.0M | $4.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.3M | $4.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $88,410 | $75,207 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.