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Overview |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,136 students)
University of Mount Union vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at PC than University of Mount Union ($40,200.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than University of Mount Union ($20,058 vs. $22,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 10.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,500 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 54.9% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($37,241 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 4 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than PC (72.3%)
University of Mount Union vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or PC? 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 PC and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Mount Union (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $500 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/