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Overview |
Union | UWM | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | myunion.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,841 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,841 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,508 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,463 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,217 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Union | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Union | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,495 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $258 |
Diversity |
Union | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Union | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Union | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 787 students)
Union vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union or UWM?
- Union Institute & University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($16,841.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at UWM than Union Institute & University ($19,956.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Union ($16,551 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 5.6% lower than costs at Union Institute & University ($10,896 vs. $11,508)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 85.4% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($5,963 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Union or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Union .
Union vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union or UWM? 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 UWM and Union.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Union Institute & University (40% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $5,300 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,100)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $6,463 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($18,495 vs. $24,958)
- Union graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/