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Overview |
USciences | Union University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | #173 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $12,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,012 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1030/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
USciences | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
USciences | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
USciences | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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
- Union University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Union University?
- Union University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Union University than University of the Sciences ($37,000.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 44.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,166 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($28,671 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 18 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Union University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $42,900 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/