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JMU University of Lynchburg Walsh College Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Kent State Longwood University Liberty University Mason Hiram YCP| University of Mount Union | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at SU than University of Mount Union ($33,790.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than SU ($23,259 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 0.3% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,200 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($23,467 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 73 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or SU? 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 SU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Shenandoah University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,200)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/