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Skidmore College Lipscomb Belmont Union College Samford University Denison Cedarville University Lee University Rhodes College Providence WWU Bentley| Westminster College | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 610 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,248 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,248 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,768 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,039 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,051 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,544 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 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 |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $256 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 610 students)
Westminster College vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Union University?
- Union University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Union University than Westminster College ($35,500.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Union University ($26,768 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 9.5% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,740 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Westminster College ($28,520 vs. $22,039)
Westminster College vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 79 points higher than at Westminster College (1084)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster College (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Union University (52.6%)
Westminster College vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $300 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,900)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,437)
- Union University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($256 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/