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Overview |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 955/1148 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $248 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 970 students)
Kentucky vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Union College?
- Union College is 150% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Kentucky than Union College ($30,913.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Kentucky ($18,221 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 77.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($8,261 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 64.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($23,168 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 173 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Union College (53.4%)
Kentucky vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Union College? 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 College and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Union College (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $16,200 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $34,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/