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Overview |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,304 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #222 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,885 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,491 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,488 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 23,221 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1340 | 1030/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $256 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 2,674 students)
Tennessee vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Union University?
- Union University is 226.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Union University than The University of Tennessee ($37,000.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Union University ($20,885 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 2.7% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($12,166 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 149.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($28,671 vs. $11,491)
Tennessee vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 51 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Tennessee (46%)
Tennessee vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Union University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $8,100 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $4,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,840)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($206 vs. $256)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/