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Overview |
OU | Union College | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
OU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 |
Academics |
OU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
OU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
OU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
OU | 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 OU based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Union College?
- Union College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Union College than Ottawa University Ottawa ($63,603.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ottawa University Ottawa than Union College ($26,872 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 32.1% lower than costs at Union College ($11,934 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($37,530 vs. $23,303)
OU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or OU .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
OU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,800 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/