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Overview |
Union College | AU | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Union College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Union College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or AU?
- Averett University is 31% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at AU than Union College ($37,640.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than AU ($18,221 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 37.5% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,261 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union College as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Union College ($26,246 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 57 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or AU? 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 AU and Union College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Union College (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/