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Overview |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,130 students)
IU South Bend vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 359.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at University of Mount Union than Indiana University South Bend ($33,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Mount Union ($8,785 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 21.9% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($9,190 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 187.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($22,459 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 123 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
IU South Bend vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Indiana University South Bend (65% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $11,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/