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WSC UNOMAHA Nebraska KU NSU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | Union College | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNK | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNK | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 694 students)
UNK vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Union College?
- Union College is 316.7% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Union College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($25,920.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Union College ($16,564 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 47% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,750 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 110% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($15,293 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or UNK .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 1 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming UNK students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UNK (86%)
UNK vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or Union College? 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 College and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Union College (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/