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Overview |
Alabama | Union University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $256 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 2,674 students)
Alabama vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Union University?
- Union University is 233.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Union University than The University of Alabama ($37,000.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Union University ($21,761 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 22% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,166 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 74.9% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($28,671 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 18 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Union University (47.2%)
Alabama vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Union University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,700 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,200)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $1,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,840)
- Alabama graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/