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Overview |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $201 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (1,941 students vs. 1,748 students)
MVNU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Concord University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 297.2% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.6% higher at MVNU than Concord University ($33,918.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than MVNU ($8,464 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 5% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,612 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 108.7% larger than aid received Concord University ($23,202 vs. $11,120)
MVNU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 53 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and MVNU.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Concord University (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,536)
- Concord University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/