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Overview |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or University of Charleston?
- University of Mount Union is 6.4% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at University of Mount Union than University of Charleston ($33,400.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than University of Mount Union ($21,308 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,200 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($22,459 vs. $22,422)
University of Mount Union vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 84 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than University of Charleston (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $3,000 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/