UE vs. Moravian College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Moravian University is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (2,745 students vs. 2,114 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); Moravian University is in Bethlehem, PA (Small City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Moravian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; Moravian University 10:1.

UE vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or Moravian College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Moravian College ($18,773 vs. $31,743).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 12.9% lower than at Moravian University ($15,000 vs. $17,222).
• Moravian University is 21.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UE (about $9,328 more per year; $53,500.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.1% higher at Moravian College than at University of Evansville (about $9,328 more per year; $53,500.00 vs. $44,172.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville as at Moravian University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 14.3% larger than aid received by Moravian University students ($39,167 vs. $34,261).

UE vs. Moravian College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or Moravian College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Moravian College and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Moravian University (1180) is 10 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming Moravian College students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (26 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; Moravian University 1070/1285.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28; Moravian University 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; Moravian College - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Moravian College (3.55).
• UE has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Moravian College (54.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 16% at Moravian College.

UE vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and Moravian College? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Moravian University's six-year graduation rate (76%) is higher than University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from Moravian University earn a median of about $4,800 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,800 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Moravian University and UE graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Moravian University and UE graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.