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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $30,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $20,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $24,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 2,623 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 2,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 2,108 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Muskingum?
- University of Mount Union is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at University of Mount Union than Muskingum University ($35,000.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than University of Mount Union ($20,269 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 9.1% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,500 vs. $12,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Muskingum University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($24,325 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 94 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Muskingum University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Muskingum 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 Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/