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Overview |
IU | Union University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1030/1340 | ||
| 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 |
IU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
IU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 2,674 students)
IU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Union University?
- Union University is 258.8% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at IU than Union University ($39,004.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Union University ($16,282 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 10% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,166 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 190.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($28,671 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 36 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming IU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Union University (47.2%)
IU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Union University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $8,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,840)
- IU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/