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ISU Skidmore College Bradley Lipscomb Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Belmont Lawrence Union College Samford University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Union University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
IWU | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Union University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 51% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at IWU than Union University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than IWU ($28,585 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 15.6% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,740 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Union University ($36,614 vs. $28,520)
IWU vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 86 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Union University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/