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Overview |
GS | Union College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 955/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
GS | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 970 students)
GS vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Union College?
- Union College is 557.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Union College than Georgia Southern University ($28,737.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Union College ($15,352 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 24.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,261 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 163.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($23,168 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 119 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Union College (3.15)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Union College (53.4%)
GS vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Union College (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- GS graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/