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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Skidmore College Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State| University of San Francisco | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Union University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
USF | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
USF | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USF | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USF | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 2,731 students)
USF vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Union University?
- University of San Francisco is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at USF than Union University ($54,980.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than USF ($28,585 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 54.1% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($10,740 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 8.4% larger than aid received Union University ($30,916 vs. $28,520)
USF vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 9 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming USF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
USF vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Union University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $22,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/