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Overview |
Memphis | Union University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,736 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,960 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,344 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,656 | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,234 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Memphis | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,640 | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | 14,605 | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1205 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Memphis | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $256 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Memphis | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | 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 Memphis is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 2,674 students)
Memphis vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Union University?
- Union University is 334.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.5% higher at Union University than University of Memphis ($37,000.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Union University ($13,656 vs. $27,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 17.6% lower than costs at Union University ($10,344 vs. $12,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 155.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($28,671 vs. $11,234)
Memphis vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 134 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Union University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Union University (47.2%)
Memphis vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than University of Memphis (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $410 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,250)
- Union University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($256 vs. $261)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/