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Overview |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 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 of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,130 students)
Kent State vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 171.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at University of Mount Union than Kent State University at Kent ($33,400.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than University of Mount Union ($19,046 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 13.2% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,200 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 135.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($22,459 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 11 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Kent State vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent 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 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 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/