Muhlenberg Named a Best Value by Kiplinger
Muhlenberg College has been named one of the best values in private institutions across the country by Kiplinger’s.Friday, January 9, 2009 11:22 AM
The College was ranked 41 out of 50 and was one of seven Pennsylvania schools listed. Others included: Swarthmore College (2), Haverford College (9), Lafayette College (18), Bucknell University (22), Bryn Mawr College (39) and Gettysburg College (47).
When compiling its data, Kiplinger’s began with data on 600 private colleges, provided by Peterson’s, then added their own reporting. To determine the rankings, the following criteria was considered: admission rate; SAT/ACT scores; student/faculty ratio; four-year/five-year graduation rate; total costs; costs after need-based aid; aid from grants; cost after non-need based aid; and average debt at graduation.
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a highly selective, private, liberal arts college in Allentown, Pa.
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