Dallas Baptist University (DBU) vs Union University

Dallas Baptist University and Union University, both esteemed private Christian universities, offer distinct educational experiences. Dallas Baptist University, located in Dallas, Texas, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Union University's 68%. Union University, situated in Jackson, Tennessee, has a slightly larger student body, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,300 compared to Dallas Baptist University's 1,800. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, Dallas Baptist University is known for its strong business and nursing programs, while Union University excels in engineering and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Dallas Baptist University	Union University
Overview
Location	Dallas, Texas	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	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	No	No
Religious affiliation	Baptist	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.0%	52.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	940 - 1200	1120 - 1330
ACT range	19 - 26	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	44.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	25.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	6,916	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	6,501	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	686	355
Yield rate	10.6%	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	$52,106	$57,160
Average net price	$27,599	$27,660
Tuition	$32,220	$34,320
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,206 Meal plan: $4,321	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)	96.0% Average amount $16,972	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $4,897	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $16,444	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,067 Men 43.4% Women 56.6%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	1,273 Men 41.2% Women 58.8%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	11.1%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,265	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Theology Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	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	61.3%	68.3%
Dropout rate	10.9%	8.5%
Transferred out	27.1%	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,116 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $76,435 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,124 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $67,257 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,292 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $67,244 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,394 Year 2: $55,594 Year 3: $54,722 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,475 Year 2: $45,919 Year 3: $51,848 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,395 Year 2: $46,790 Year 3: $51,464 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,510 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $51,374 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,326 Year 2: $49,214 Year 3: $50,196 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,912 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $50,177 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,631 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $45,472	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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