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Overview |
EC | Union University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1030/1340 | ||
| 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 |
EC | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
EC | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
EC | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
EC | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Union University?
- Union University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Union University than Elmira College ($37,000.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Union University ($24,551 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15% lower than costs at Elmira College ($12,166 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,671 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Union University (47.2%)
EC vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Elmira College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $2,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,000)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More EC 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/