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Overview |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or WVU?
- University of Mount Union is 256.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at University of Mount Union than West Virginia University ($33,400.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University of Mount Union ($12,202 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 3.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,200 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 92.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($22,459 vs. $11,685)
University of Mount Union vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is the same at WVU (1078)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or WVU? 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 WVU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,200)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/