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Overview |
Union College | USD | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 79% |
Admission |
Union College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Union College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Union College | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or USD?
- Union College is 718.3% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 463.7% higher at Union College than University of South Dakota ($63,603.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Union College ($18,378 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 91.7% lower than costs at Union College ($8,224 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of South Dakota (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 495% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($37,530 vs. $6,308)
Union College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or USD? 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 USD and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of South Dakota (86% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $26,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/