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Overview |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,765 students)
University of Mount Union vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or HSU?
- University of Mount Union is 8.8% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at University of Mount Union than Hardin Simmons University ($33,400.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than University of Mount Union ($22,636 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,980 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($22,695 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 48 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or HSU? 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 HSU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Hardin Simmons University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,600 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/