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Overview |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 5.5% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at University of Mount Union than Olivet College ($33,400.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than University of Mount Union ($21,394 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 0.4% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,200 vs. $11,242)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 4% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($23,361 vs. $22,459)
OC Comets vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets 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 OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 147 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
OC Comets vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Olivet College (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,900 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of Mount Union and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/