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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Bushnell | ||
| 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 758 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Bushnell?
- University of Mount Union is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at University of Mount Union than Bushnell University ($35,000.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than University of Mount Union ($22,534 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,980 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 4.9% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($24,047 vs. $22,933)
University of Mount Union vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 86 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
University of Mount Union vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than University of Mount Union (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/