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Overview |
UB | Union College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
UB | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
Academics |
UB | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UB | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UB | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,107 students)
UB vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Union College?
- Union College is 771.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.6% higher at Union College than University of Baltimore ($63,603.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Union College ($18,122 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($15,768 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Baltimore (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 397.5% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($37,530 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or UB .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
UB vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Union College? 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 Union College and UB.
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $13,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $60,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/