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Overview |
Union University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Union University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Union University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Union University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Union University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 880 students)
Union University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Bennington than Union University ($60,648.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Bennington ($28,585 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 65% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,740 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 72.5% larger than aid received Union University ($49,183 vs. $28,520)
Union University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Union University .
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Union University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Union University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $31,700)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/