Charleston Southern vs Union University

Charleston Southern University and Union University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Charleston Southern, located in the vibrant city of Charleston, South Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their academic aspirations. Union University, nestled in the charming town of Jackson, Tennessee, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Charleston Southern excels in business and nursing programs, Union University shines in engineering and education. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, student demographics, and additional academic offerings, to determine which university aligns best with your unique goals and aspirations.

	Charleston Southern University	Union University
Overview
Location	Charleston, South Carolina	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.2%	52.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	990 - 1200	1120 - 1330
ACT range	18 - 23	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	50.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	39.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	3,940	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	2,254	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	690	355
Yield rate	30.6%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$42,500	$57,160
Average net price	$18,182	$27,660
Tuition	$28,630	$34,320
Room & board	$11,032	Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $22,425	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,238	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $10,921	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,725 Men 35.6% Women 64.4%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	616 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	23.5%	N/A
International students	2.3%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,424	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	South Carolina North Carolina Georgia Florida Pennsylvania	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	49.3%	68.3%
Dropout rate	49.7%	8.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,078 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $80,916 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,709 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $64,433 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,982 Year 2: $56,867 Year 3: $57,626 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,309 Year 2: $46,589 Year 3: $54,442 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,112 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $53,093 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,775 Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $48,261 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,715 Year 3: $47,106 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,190 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $38,459 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,781 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $34,518 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,345 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: $31,620	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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