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Overview |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,436 students)
University of Mount Union vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at BC than University of Mount Union ($40,300.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Mount Union ($19,660 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 25% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,500 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 51.2% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($36,350 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 44 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or BC? 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 BC and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Bridgewater College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/