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Overview |
AUM | Union College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 955/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $248 |
Diversity |
AUM | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 970 students)
AUM vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Union College?
- Union College is 249.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Union College than Auburn University at Montgomery ($28,737.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Union College ($13,163 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 12.1% lower than costs at Union College ($7,368 vs. $8,261)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 234.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($23,168 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 20 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Union College (3.15)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Union College (53.4%)
AUM vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Union College (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $3,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,800)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $1,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,192 vs. $24,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/