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Overview |
Louisville | Union University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $256 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Louisville | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,731 students)
Louisville vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Union University?
- Union University is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Union University than University of Louisville ($35,500.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Union University ($19,327 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 0.7% lower than costs at Union University ($10,668 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 133.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($28,520 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Louisville vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,840)
- Louisville graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($203 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/