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Overview |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $272 |
Diversity |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,731 students)
Union University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Gonzaga than Union University ($49,800.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Gonzaga ($28,585 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 28.4% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($10,740 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union University as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($28,520 vs. $27,601)
Union University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 42 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
Union University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Union University (83% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,394)
- Union University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($256 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/