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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | |||
| 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 Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $18,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $9,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1250 | ||
| 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 Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| 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 Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 353 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Penn State Dubois?
- University of Mount Union is 153.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Penn State Dubois ($35,000.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than University of Mount Union ($18,960 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 16.9% lower than costs at Penn State Dubois ($11,500 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 160.2% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($24,047 vs. $9,242)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Dubois (967)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Dubois (23)
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Penn State Dubois? 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 Dubois and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Penn State Dubois (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,200)
- Penn State Dubois students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Dubois 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 Dubois 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/