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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | MVNU | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 963/1228 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Miami | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $274 |
Diversity |
Miami | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Miami | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Miami | MVNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 1,941 students)
Miami vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 136.5% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Miami than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($35,371.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than MVNU ($23,031 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 64.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($9,612 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 57.3% larger than aid received Miami University ($23,202 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 212 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Miami students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than MVNU (85.3%)
Miami vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $8,200 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,100)
- Miami University students graduate with a $1,786 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,536)
- Miami graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($255 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/