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Overview |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or RU?
- University of Mount Union is 309.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at University of Mount Union than Radford University ($33,400.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than University of Mount Union ($17,105 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 6% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,567 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 130.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($22,459 vs. $9,733)
University of Mount Union vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Mount Union .
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or RU? 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 RU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Radford University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $800 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/