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Overview |
UC | Union University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1030/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
UC | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UC | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UC | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 2,674 students)
UC vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Union University?
- Union University is 211.1% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Union University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,000.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Union University ($21,511 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,166 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 249.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,671 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 2 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming UC students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Union University (47.2%)
UC vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $1,840 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,840)
- UC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/