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Overview |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,107 students)
Alabama State vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Union College?
- Union College is 663.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.9% higher at Union College than Alabama State University ($63,603.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Union College ($13,176 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 160.6% lower than costs at Union College ($6,050 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Union College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 274.2% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($37,530 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Union College (46.5%)
Alabama State vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Union College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Union College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Alabama State University (86% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $44,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $29,500)
- Union College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Union College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/