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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 18% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,130 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 395.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at University of Mount Union than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($33,400.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Mount Union ($10,908 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 48.1% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($7,560 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 293.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($22,459 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 118 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (65% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,700 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/