Sewanee, TN · Jackson, TN · Source: IPEDS federal database
| The University of the South | Union University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50.9% | 47.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $53,698 | $38,450 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $53,698 | $38,450 |
| Average Net Price | $19,635 | $13,370 |
| Graduation Rate | 82.0% | 71.0% |
GradFax Analysis
The University of the South accepts 50.9% of applicants. Union University accepts 47.2%. The University of the South's tuition is $53,698. Union University's is $38,450. Union University is cheaper. The University of the South graduates 82% of students in 6 years. Union University graduates 71%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Union University. It accepts 47.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Union University has lower published tuition: $38,450 versus $53,698. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
The University of the South: 82% of students finish in 6 years. Union University is at 71%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.