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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $256 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,731 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Union University?
- Union University is 250.8% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Union University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($35,500.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Union University ($18,588 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,740 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 217.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($28,520 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 58 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Union University (3.8)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
UA Huntsville vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Union University? 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 Union University and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $2,300 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,200)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $1,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,840)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($242 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/