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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University Skidmore College WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT| Illinois State University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Union University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $256 |
Diversity |
ISU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,731 students)
ISU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Union University?
- Union University is 199.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Union University than Illinois State University ($35,500.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Union University ($20,551 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Union University ($10,602 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 145.5% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($28,520 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 73 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
ISU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $800 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,200)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,840)
- ISU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($227 vs. $256)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/