Academic Comparison between HFCN and Union

Helene Fuld College of Nursing and Union Commonwealth University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit). HFCN is located in New York, NY and Union is located in Barbourville, KY.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Union has more expensive tuition & fees ($30,946) than HFCN ($25,852).
It is harder to admit to HFCN than Union.
Union has more students with 1,324 students while HFCN has 914 students.
HFCN has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Union's ratio is 14 to 1.
Union has more full-time faculties with 48 faculties while HFCN has 19 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Helene Fuld College of Nursing	vs.	Union Commonwealth University
New York, New York	Location	Barbourville, Kentucky
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Bachelor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Other health professions school	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
$25,852	2025 Tuition & Fees	$30,946
63%	% Receiving Financial Aid	96%
$5,768	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$24,379

16.95 %	Acceptance Rates	63.15 %
85.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	38.79 %
-	SAT Score	-
-	ACT Score	18
-	Graduation Rate	32 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	29 %
67 %	Retention Rate	64 %
914	Student Population	1,324
19	Number of Faculties	48
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Weekend/Evening College	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services