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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Austin Peay State University| Union College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | CSU | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Union College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Union College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Union College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at CSU than Union College ($29,490.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Union College ($17,536 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 36.2% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,261 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 14% larger than aid received Union College ($26,417 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Union College (3.15)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or CSU? 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 CSU and Union College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Union College (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/