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Overview |
Providence | Union University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Providence | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Providence | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Providence | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Providence | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,674 students)
Providence vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Union University?
- Providence College is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Providence than Union University ($59,830.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Providence ($27,191 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 41% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,166 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Union University ($30,040 vs. $28,671)
Providence vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Union University (47.2%)
Providence vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Union University (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/