| Union vs. Lipscomb |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#180 in National Universities #4 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$37,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,572 |
| cheaper$14,419 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,334 |
| More$25,080 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,739 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter60.41% | Acceptance Rate | Easier67.73% |
| Favorable30.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.91% |
| 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 Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger5,017 |
| Smaller1,934 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,336 |
| Smaller779 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,681 |
| Smaller607 | Online Student Population | Larger616 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,288) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 287 | Number of faculty | 563 |
| Lower$73,716 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$79,080 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.