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Overview |
Union College | RU | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,223 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,684 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Union College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 459 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1105 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Union College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Union College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 1,129 students)
Union College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or RU?
- Union College is 242.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Union College than Radford University ($28,737.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Union College ($18,282 vs. $19,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 44.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,261 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Union College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 175.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,684 vs. $8,968)
Union College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Union College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Union College (3.15)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Union College (55%)
Union College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or RU? 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 RU and Union College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Union College (56% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- RU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/