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Overview |
AU | Union College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
AU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AU | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,107 students)
AU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Union College?
- Union College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Union College than American University ($63,603.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than AU ($41,136 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 0.4% lower than costs at Union College ($15,706 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than American University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 38.3% larger than aid received American University ($37,530 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than American University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $9,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/