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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $256 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 2,731 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Union University?
- Union University is 239.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Union University than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,500.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Union University ($19,889 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,740 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 147% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($28,520 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 40 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Union University (52.6%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Union University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($21,883 vs. $24,840)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($226 vs. $256)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/