College comparison

The University of the South vs Union University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	Union University Jackson, TN
Acceptance rateThe University of the South is more selective	57%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	1160–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	1,607
Avg net price	$27,872	$27,171
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of the South reports higher median earnings	$64,911	$53,990
Graduation rate	80%	66%
Median debt	$22,855	$20,714
Economic mobility	—	2.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or Union University harder to get into?

The University of the South is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Union University's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs Union University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South and 1160–1390 at Union University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.