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Overview |
Union College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Union College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Union College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Union College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Union College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or WVSU?
- Union College is 253.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Union College than West Virginia State University ($28,737.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Union College ($11,684 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 47.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,261 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 144.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,168 vs. $9,482)
Union College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Union College .
- The average SAT score at Union College (970) is 43 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Union College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Union College (3.15)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than West Virginia State University (32% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $2,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/