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Overview |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or ETSU?
- University of Mount Union is 332.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.6% higher at University of Mount Union than East Tennessee State University ($33,400.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than University of Mount Union ($14,350 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 16.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,613 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 157% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($22,459 vs. $8,739)
University of Mount Union vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 10 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have at the same average high school GPA (3.33) as students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than East Tennessee State University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU 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 ETSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/