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Overview |
SCU | Union College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
SCU | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCU | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SCU | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,107 students)
SCU vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Union College?
- Union College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Union College than Santa Clara University ($63,603.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than SCU ($41,136 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($15,768 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Santa Clara University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 48.4% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($37,530 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Union College (3.5)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Union College (46.5%)
SCU vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Santa Clara University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $74,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/