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Overview |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AQ | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or University of Mount Union?
- Aquinas College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at AQ than University of Mount Union ($36,480.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than University of Mount Union ($18,605 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,572 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 33.8% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($30,049 vs. $22,459)
AQ vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 12 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming AQ students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
AQ vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or University of Mount Union? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Mount Union and AQ.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Aquinas College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,200 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/