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Overview |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,889 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,754 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,511 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,996 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,210 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 26,481 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UB | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 2,169 students)
UB vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 395% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at University of Mount Union than University at Buffalo ($35,000.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than University of Mount Union ($20,511 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 45.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,500 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 140.6% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($24,047 vs. $9,996)
UB vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 95 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming UB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UB (69.3%)
UB vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Mount Union (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB 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 UB students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/