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Overview |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,731 students)
Arkansas vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Union University?
- Union University is 363.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Union University than University of Arkansas ($35,500.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Union University ($16,208 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,740 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 236.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($28,520 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 9 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
Arkansas vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Union University? 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 Union University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Arkansas (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,840)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/