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Overview |
JCU | Union University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $256 |
Diversity |
JCU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,731 students)
JCU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Union University?
- John Carroll University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at JCU than Union University ($45,490.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than JCU ($28,585 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 22.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($10,740 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Union University ($30,415 vs. $28,520)
JCU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 36 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Union University (52.6%)
JCU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,099 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,939)
- Union University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($256 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/