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Overview |
Union College | BAC | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 694 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucollege.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,920 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,920 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,293 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 940 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 929 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Union College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
Union College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Union College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 694 students)
Union College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or BAC?
- Union College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Union College than Belmont Abbey College ($25,920.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than BAC ($23,462 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 50.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($7,750 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 65% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($15,293 vs. $9,266)
Union College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 29 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at BAC (3.32)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than BAC (97.2%)
Union College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or BAC? 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 BAC and Union College.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Union College (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $4,300 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College and Union College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont Abbey College and Union College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/