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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,130 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 359.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at University of Mount Union than Indiana University Northwest ($33,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Mount Union ($6,553 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 19% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,412 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 156.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($22,459 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 150 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
IU Northwest vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Indiana University Northwest (65% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,700 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/