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Overview |
Webster University | Union University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,396 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,640 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,640 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,069 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,944 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Webster University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,768 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,076 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1026/1315 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Webster University | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Webster University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | 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
- Webster University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 2,731 students)
Webster University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Union University?
- Union University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Union University than Webster University ($35,500.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webster University than Union University ($23,069 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15.4% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,740 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Webster University ($28,520 vs. $20,944)
Webster University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 54 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Webster University has a higher acceptance rate (55.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
Webster University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is the same as at Union University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,800)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/