Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) vs Union University

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) and Union University (UU) stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique educational experiences. SAGU, a private Christian university in Waxahachie, Texas, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds. In contrast, UU, a private Christian university in Jackson, Tennessee, maintains a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. While both universities offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, SAGU is known for its strong programs in Bible and theology, while UU excels in nursing, business, and education. SAGU's student body is predominantly female (62%), while UU's student body is more evenly balanced, with 49% female and 51% male students. With graduation rates of 58% and 62% respectively, both universities are committed to student success and ensuring that their graduates are well-prepared for their chosen careers

	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	Union University
Overview
Location	Waxahachie, Texas	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.4%	52.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	900 - 1080	1120 - 1330
ACT range	17 - 22	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	43.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	46.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	658	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	562	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	280	355
Yield rate	49.8%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,614	$57,160
Average net price	$22,245	$27,660
Tuition	$16,444	$34,320
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,570 Meal plan: $4,763	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 $12,024	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	71.0% Average amount $5,193	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,885	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,519 Men 48.2% Women 51.8%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	324 Men 47.2% Women 52.8%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.8%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	738	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	Theology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Liberal Arts Education	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	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	42.6%	68.3%
Dropout rate	27.4%	8.5%
Transferred out	29.3%	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,389 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $45,867 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,275 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,590 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,206 Year 2: $37,928 Year 3: $36,584 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,842 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,931 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,133 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,891 Year 2: $29,413 Year 3: $28,779 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,740 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,898 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,563 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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