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Skidmore College St. Bona Lipscomb Le Moyne College UB Belmont Union College Samford University SUNY at Geneseo Denison Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College| Saint John Fisher College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Union University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Fisher | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $256 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fisher | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,731 students)
Fisher vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Union University?
- Saint John Fisher College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Fisher than Union University ($36,748.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Union University ($28,312 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 27.2% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($10,740 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($28,520 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 76 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Union University (52.6%)
Fisher vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Union University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,200)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $940 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,900 vs. $24,840)
- Fisher graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($247 vs. $256)
- More Fisher 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/