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Overview |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Union College | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 809 students)
Union College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or St. Andrews University?
- Union College is 122.4% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Union College than St. Andrews University ($63,603.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than Union College ($31,864 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 37.4% lower than costs at Union College ($11,480 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Union College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 120.4% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($37,530 vs. $17,026)
Union College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than St. Andrews University (86% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $37,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/