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Overview |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Gonzaga?
- Union College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Union College than Gonzaga University ($63,603.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Union College ($38,727 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 14.3% lower than costs at Union College ($13,794 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 36% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($37,530 vs. $27,601)
Union College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Gonzaga University (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/