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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 2,158 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($38,150.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Augustana University than University of Mount Union ($38,150.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Augustana University ($22,835 vs. $25,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,470 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($27,925 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 86 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
University of Mount Union vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is the same as at Augustana University (65% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,400 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/