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Overview |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Union College?
- Union College is 46.6% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Union College than Woodbury University ($63,603.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than Union College ($32,182 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 11.5% lower than costs at Union College ($14,138 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Union College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($37,530 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Woodbury University .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Union College (46.5%)
Woodbury University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Woodbury University (86% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,500)
- Union College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/