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Overview |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Burton, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,969 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,112 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Geauga | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Kent State University at Geauga based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 2,095 students)
Kent State University at Geauga vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Geauga or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 379.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Geauga for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at University of Mount Union than Kent State University at Geauga ($33,400.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Geauga than University of Mount Union ($9,969 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Geauga are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($8,882 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Kent State University at Geauga (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 339.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Geauga ($22,459 vs. $5,112)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Geauga 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 Kent State University at Geauga .
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Kent State University at Geauga (2.72)
Kent State University at Geauga vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Geauga 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 Kent State University at Geauga.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Kent State University at Geauga (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kent State University at Geauga graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Geauga students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Geauga graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Geauga students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/