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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | Thiel College | ||
| 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 907 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Thiel College than University of Mount Union ($33,620.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thiel College than University of Mount Union ($22,732 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 27.1% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,200 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 22.7% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($27,563 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 155 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Thiel College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Thiel College (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $8,400 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $39,800)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,876)
- University of Mount Union graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/