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Overview |
CULVER | Union College | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CULVER | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CULVER | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CULVER | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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
- Union College is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Union College?
- Union College is 121.6% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Union College than Culver Stockton College ($63,603.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Culver Stockton College than Union College ($20,522 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 70.1% lower than costs at Union College ($9,270 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 73.1% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($37,530 vs. $21,686)
CULVER vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or CULVER .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Union College (46.5%)
CULVER vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Culver Stockton College (86% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $33,600 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/