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Trinity Skidmore College SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Lipscomb Belmont Union College Hendrix College Samford University TCU| Union University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Union University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Union University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Union University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Union University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,182 students)
Union University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 26% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Austin College than Union University ($44,740.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Union University ($24,739 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 20.7% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,740 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Union University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Union University ($33,033 vs. $28,520)
Union University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 2 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Union University (52.6%)
Union University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Austin 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 Austin College and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Union University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/