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Overview |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $256 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Union University?
- Hamline University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Hamline University than Union University ($45,540.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Union University ($23,021 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 4.4% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,740 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Union University ($33,013 vs. $28,520)
Hamline University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 36 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Hamline University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Union University? 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 Union University and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Union University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $590 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,840)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($250 vs. $256)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/