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Overview |
Union College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Union College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Union College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Methodist than Union College ($37,438.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Methodist ($18,221 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 55.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($8,261 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Union College ($25,361 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 15 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Union College (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/