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Overview |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,211 students)
MVNU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 12% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Westminster College than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($38,000.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than MVNU ($22,645 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 23.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,612 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($30,252 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 19 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming MVNU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
MVNU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and MVNU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $400 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,700)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/