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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Penn State Abington?
- University of Mount Union is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at University of Mount Union than Penn State Abington ($35,000.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than University of Mount Union ($17,561 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 3.6% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($11,500 vs. $11,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 152.7% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($24,047 vs. $9,516)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 103 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Penn State Abington (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,200)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/