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Overview |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,130 students)
WMU vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Mount Union?
- University of Mount Union is 130% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at University of Mount Union than Western Michigan University ($33,400.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than University of Mount Union ($20,030 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($11,102 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 229.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,459 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 48 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
WMU vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and WMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Western Michigan University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,200)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/