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Overview |
Union | WVSU | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | myunion.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,880 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,880 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,508 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Union | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Union | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,495 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $240 |
Diversity |
Union | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Union | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Union | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 787 students)
Union vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union or WVSU?
- Union Institute & University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($13,880.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at WVSU than Union Institute & University ($13,948.00 vs. $13,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 12.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,508 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Union Institute & University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($8,657 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Union or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Union .
Union vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Union Institute & University (25% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $18,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $32,700)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $4,755 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($18,495 vs. $23,250)
- Union graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($191 vs. $240)
- More Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/