Union University vs Stanford

Union University and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, stand apart in their unique offerings and student experiences. Union, a private Christian university in Jackson, Tennessee, fosters a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on faith and values. Stanford, a prestigious private research university in Stanford, California, is renowned for its academic excellence and groundbreaking research. While both universities provide exceptional education, they differ significantly in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Stanford University	Union University
Overview
Location	Stanford, California	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	Quarter	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	98.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	3.9%	52.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1470 - 1570	1120 - 1330
ACT range	34 - 35	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	15.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	55,471	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	2,190	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,757	355
Yield rate	80.2%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$78,898	$57,160
Average net price	$14,402	$27,660
Tuition	$55,473	$34,320
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694	Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $56,211	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	5.0% Average amount $5,151	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,186	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	58.5%	N/A
International students	24.4%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	14,621	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas Washington New York Illinois	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	5:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	95.5%	68.3%
Dropout rate	1.7%	8.5%
Transferred out	0.6%	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592	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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