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Overview |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,130 students)
Purdue North Central vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 395.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at University of Mount Union than Purdue University North Central Campus ($33,400.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than University of Mount Union ($7,832 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 51.8% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($7,380 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 213.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($22,459 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 135 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (65% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $6,300 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/