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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,169 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,835 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,047 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,322 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,661 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 2,169 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Susquahanna than University of Mount Union ($56,600.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Susquahanna ($22,835 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 36.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,500 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 88.5% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($45,318 vs. $24,047)
University of Mount Union vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or University of Mount Union .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of Mount Union (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,200)
- Susquehanna University and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Mount Union students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/