| Union vs. CU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#180 in National Universities #4 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$37,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$27,840 |
| expensive$14,419 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,280 |
| More$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,333 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,290 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter60.41% | Acceptance Rate | Easier67.33% |
| Lower30.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,713 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,457 |
| Smaller1,934 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,745 |
| Larger779 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller712 |
| Larger607 | Online Student Population | Smaller400 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 287 | Number of faculty | 255 |
| Higher$73,716 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,395 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.