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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,370 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than University of Mount Union ($47,640.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Saint Michael's College ($22,835 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 43.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($11,500 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 51.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($36,374 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or University of Mount Union .
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
University of Mount Union vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Mount Union (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Mount Union graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/