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Overview |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 2,043 students)
University of Mount Union vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at CBU than University of Mount Union ($37,300.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than University of Mount Union ($17,068 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,731 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 20.9% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($29,076 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 27 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or CBU? 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 CBU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Christian Brothers University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,200)
- Christian Brothers University and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/