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Overview |
BC | Union College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 94% |
Admission |
BC | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BC | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 2,082 students)
BC vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Union College?
- Boston College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at BC than Union College ($66,410.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Union College ($32,590 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 12.7% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,389 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Boston College (94% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 31.9% larger than aid received Union College ($51,099 vs. $38,751)
BC vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $74,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/