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Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Skidmore College Louisville UTC Lipscomb Belmont NKU Union College University of Southern Indiana Samford University| Western Kentucky University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Union University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WKU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WKU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $256 |
Diversity |
WKU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WKU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,731 students)
WKU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Union University?
- Union University is 219.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Union University than Western Kentucky University ($35,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Union University ($12,625 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 3.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,740 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 178% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($28,520 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 116 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Union University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
WKU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Western Kentucky University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $11,100 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $590 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,840)
- WKU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($250 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/