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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 332 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 332 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Penn State Shenango?
- University of Mount Union is 158% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at University of Mount Union than Penn State Shenango ($35,000.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than University of Mount Union ($14,895 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 Shenango ($11,500 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 114.5% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($24,047 vs. $11,211)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 136 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Penn State Shenango (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,200)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/