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Overview |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Friends University ($33,400.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Friends University ($23,259 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 34.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($8,326 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 14.8% larger than aid received Friends University ($22,459 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 64 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Friends University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Friends University (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $1,700 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/