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Overview |
Union University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Union University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Union University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
Union University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Union University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,731 students)
Union University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Purdue?
- Union University is 265.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Union University than Purdue University Main Campus ($35,500.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Union University ($12,576 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 7.1% lower than costs at Union University ($10,030 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 218.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($28,520 vs. $8,950)
Union University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 68 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) 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 Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
Union University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Union University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $13,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $48,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,840)
- Purdue graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/