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Overview |
Union College | MVNU | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Union College | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Union College | MVNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,941 students)
Union College vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or MVNU?
- Union College is 87.5% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Union College than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($63,603.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Union College ($23,391 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 64% lower than costs at Union College ($9,612 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($37,530 vs. $23,202)
Union College vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Union College .
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Union College (3.5)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $28,100 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/