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Overview |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,223 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,684 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 459 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1105 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $234 |
Diversity |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Union College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,345 students vs. 1,129 students)
Union College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Union College ($34,936.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Union College ($19,111 vs. $19,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 54.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,261 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Union College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Union College ($29,177 vs. $24,684)
Union College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 92 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Union College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Union College (3.15)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Union College (55%)
Union College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (32% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,800)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $24,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/