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Overview |
Tabor | Union College | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Tabor | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 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 |
Tabor | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Tabor | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Union College?
- Union College is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Tabor for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Union College than Tabor College ($63,603.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Union College ($21,080 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 69.5% lower than costs at Union College ($9,300 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Tabor College ($37,530 vs. $27,113)
Tabor vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Tabor .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Tabor has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Union College (46.5%)
Tabor vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Tabor College (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $29,300 more per year than Tabor graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $44,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/