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Overview |
Unity College | AU | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Unity College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Unity College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Unity College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Unity College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Unity College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 4,121 students)
Unity College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or AU?
- Anderson University is 173.6% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at AU than Unity College ($30,860.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than AU ($18,554 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7.8% lower than costs at Unity College ($11,230 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Unity College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 604.4% larger than aid received Unity College ($24,409 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than AU (45.4%)
Unity College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College or AU? 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 AU and Unity College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Unity College (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,100)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/