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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 623 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Penn State Schuylkill?
- University of Mount Union is 128.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at University of Mount Union than Penn State Schuylkill ($33,400.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than University of Mount Union ($17,252 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 46.5% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($7,644 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 77.3% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($22,459 vs. $12,665)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 158 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,200)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/