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Overview |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,790 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,163 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,929 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Prescott College | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 909 students)
Prescott College vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Prescott College ($35,000.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Prescott College ($22,835 vs. $23,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 47.6% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($7,790 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 0.5% larger than aid received Prescott College ($24,047 vs. $23,929)
Prescott College vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College 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 Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 39 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
Prescott College vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Prescott College (65% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $14,300 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/