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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 36% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Arcadia than University of Mount Union ($47,590.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Arcadia ($22,835 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 41.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,500 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Arcadia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($34,234 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 26 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
University of Mount Union vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/