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Overview |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,775 students)
University of Mount Union vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or LGCNHS?
- University of Mount Union is 9.8% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Mount Union than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($33,400.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than LGCNHS ($23,259 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($11,000 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 266.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($22,459 vs. $6,133)
University of Mount Union vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or University of Mount Union .
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and University of Mount Union.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/