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Overview |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Jackson, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,731 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uu.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,740 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,585 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,520 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,839 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,840 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $144 |
Diversity |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Union University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,731 students)
Union University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 63.7% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Vanderbilt than Union University ($58,130.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Union University ($25,606 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 84.9% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($10,740 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 89.1% larger than aid received Union University ($53,932 vs. $28,520)
Union University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Union University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 335 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Union University has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Union University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Union University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Union University (92% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $34,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $48,200)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $10,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $24,840)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($144 vs. $256)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/