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Overview |
Denison | Union University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Denison | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Denison | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Denison | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Union University?
- Denison University is 69% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Denison than Union University ($60,000.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Denison ($28,585 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 34.1% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,740 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 28% larger than aid received Union University ($36,497 vs. $28,520)
Denison vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Union University (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/