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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Union University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $256 |
Diversity |
Miami | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Miami | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 2,674 students)
Miami vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Union University?
- Union University is 152.8% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Union University than Miami University ($37,000.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Miami ($27,191 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 37.4% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,166 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 126% larger than aid received Miami University ($28,671 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 96 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Union University (47.2%)
Miami vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Union University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,200)
- Miami University students graduate with a $90 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $24,840)
- Miami graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($255 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/