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Overview |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $301 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | ODU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,276 students)
University of Mount Union vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or ODU?
- University of Mount Union is 1.9% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at University of Mount Union than Ohio Dominican University ($33,400.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than University of Mount Union ($21,881 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 5.8% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,200 vs. $11,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Ohio Dominican University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($23,646 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 69 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at ODU (3.32)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
University of Mount Union vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or ODU? 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 ODU and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Ohio Dominican University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $3,500 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- University of Mount Union graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/