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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Franciscan?
- University of Mount Union is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,000.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Franciscan ($22,835 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,540 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 29.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,047 vs. $18,561)
University of Mount Union vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 87 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
University of Mount Union vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than University of Mount Union (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/