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Baylor Trinity Skidmore College Austin College UT Austin Lipscomb Belmont University of Dallas Union College TCU UT Dallas Samford University| Union University | Southwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union University | SU | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Union University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $278 |
Diversity |
Union University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Union University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Union University | SU | ||
| 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
- Union University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,483 students)
Union University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at SU than Union University ($48,450.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than SU ($28,585 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 14.5% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,740 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Union University ($30,609 vs. $28,520)
Union University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 5 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Union University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SU (3.5)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than SU (44.8%)
Union University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or SU? 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 SU and Union University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Union University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,053 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,893)
- Union University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($256 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/