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Overview |
Emory | Union University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $256 |
Diversity |
Emory | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emory | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,731 students)
Emory vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Union University?
- Emory University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Emory than Union University ($57,120.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Union University ($26,680 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 58.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($10,740 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 71.5% larger than aid received Union University ($48,914 vs. $28,520)
Emory vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 217 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Emory students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have at the same average high school GPA (3.8) as students at Union University (3.8)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Union University (90% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $33,300 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $48,200)
- Emory University students graduate with a $7,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $24,840)
- Emory graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($178 vs. $256)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/