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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Ship?
- University of Mount Union is 249% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.4% higher at University of Mount Union than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,400.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Mount Union ($21,462 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 3% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,200 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 195.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,459 vs. $7,593)
University of Mount Union vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 99 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/