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Overview |
Union University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1166/1373 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Union University | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Union University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Union University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,280 students)
Union University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Westminster?
- Westminster College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($39,832.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Westminster than Union University ($39,832.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Union University ($27,068 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 2.6% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,740 vs. $11,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Westminster College ($28,520 vs. $27,787)
Union University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 39 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Union University (52.6%)
Union University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster is higher than Union University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/