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Overview |
Union University | SPU | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,166 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,191 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,671 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Union University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,012 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,421 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1340 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 11, 2026 |
Academics |
Union University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $264 |
Diversity |
Union University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Union University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Union University | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 2,659 students)
Union University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at SPU than Union University ($37,965.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Union University ($26,155 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 27.4% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,166 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($28,671 vs. $28,070)
Union University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 18 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Union University students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Union University (47.2%)
Union University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or SPU? 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 SPU and Union University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Union University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $763 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,603)
- Union University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($256 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/