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Overview |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cedarville University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 2,169 students)
Cedarville University vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or University of Mount Union?
- Cedarville University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Cedarville University than University of Mount Union ($35,878.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Cedarville University ($22,835 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,094 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 20.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,047 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 91 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than University of Mount Union (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $2,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/