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Overview |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 29% |
Admission |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Wake Forest?
- Union College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Union College than Wake Forest University ($63,603.00 vs. $61,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Union College ($26,197 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 5.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,768 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Wake Forest University (93% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Union College ($54,233 vs. $37,530)
Union College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Union College .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Union College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Union College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $74,200)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/