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Overview |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $256 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,731 students)
Kentucky vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Union University?
- Union University is 208.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Union University than University of Kentucky ($35,500.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Union University ($18,693 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,740 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 102.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($28,520 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 20 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
Kentucky vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,800 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,840)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($235 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/