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Overview |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UC | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,130 students)
UC vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 190.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at University of Mount Union than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,400.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of Mount Union ($20,149 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,200 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 157.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($22,459 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 87 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
UC vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $2,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/