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Overview |
Miles College | Union College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Miles College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Miles College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miles College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Union College?
- Union College is 469.7% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 469.7% higher at Union College than Miles College ($63,603.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Union College ($13,283 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 114.6% lower than costs at Union College ($7,348 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Union College (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 299.6% larger than aid received Miles College ($37,530 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Miles College (86% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $46,200 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $28,000)
- Union College students graduate with a $9,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,172)
- Union College graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($279 vs. $374)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/