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Overview |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,646 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,137 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,936 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 3,872 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Poly | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 2,169 students)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Poly or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 395% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at University of Mount Union than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($35,000.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than University of Mount Union ($14,646 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 28.3% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11,500 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 195.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($24,047 vs. $8,137)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 63 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
SUNY Poly vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $48,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/