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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Skidmore College Western Washington University UO USD| Union University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $253 |
Diversity |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,731 students)
Union University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Seattle U than Union University ($50,328.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Seattle U ($28,585 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 25.9% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,740 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Union University ($30,917 vs. $28,520)
Union University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 29 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
Union University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Union University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $48,200)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,840)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($253 vs. $256)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/