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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Union University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $256 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,731 students)
Auburn vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Union University?
- Union University is 241.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Union University than Auburn University ($35,500.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Union University ($25,271 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 39.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,740 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 191.3% larger than aid received Auburn University ($28,520 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 55 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Union University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,200)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,840)
- Auburn graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Auburn 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/