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Overview |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Lewis and Clark?
- Union College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Union College than Lewis & Clark College ($63,603.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Union College ($35,832 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 9.6% lower than costs at Union College ($14,384 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Union College ($38,167 vs. $37,530)
Union College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/