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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Skidmore College AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Lipscomb Loyola Marymount| University of Denver | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Union University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $256 |
Diversity |
DU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
DU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DU | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 2,731 students)
DU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Union University?
- University of Denver is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at DU than Union University ($55,260.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than DU ($28,585 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 44% lower than costs at University of Denver ($10,740 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 8.5% larger than aid received Union University ($30,954 vs. $28,520)
DU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 86 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming DU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
DU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Union University (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $15,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $48,200)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,840)
- DU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/