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Union University vs The University of the South

The University of the South is harder to get into (56% vs 60% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $22,995 vs $31,931 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureUnion UniversityThe University of the South
Admit rate 60% 56%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1160–1390 1210–1360
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 22–30 27–31
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Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureUnion UniversityThe University of the South
Sticker price per year $57,191 $74,398
Average paid after grants $22,995 $31,931
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureUnion UniversityThe University of the South
Under $30,000 $18,712 $20,205
$30,000–$48,000 $19,952 $14,784
$48,000–$75,000 $20,127 $26,325
$75,000–$110,000 $21,964 $27,659
Over $110,000 $27,930 $40,379
After you start
MeasureUnion UniversityThe University of the South
Undergrads 1,607 1,607
Graduate within 6 years 71% 82%
Come back for year two 89% 89%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $58,910 $72,175
Median debt at graduation $22,500 $21,250

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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