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Overview |
Colgate | Union College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 93% |
Admission |
Colgate | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,107 students)
Colgate vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Union College?
- Colgate University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $63,603.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Colgate than Union College ($63,904.00 vs. $63,603.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Union College ($27,074 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 2.1% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,768 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Colgate University (93% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Union College ($54,647 vs. $37,530)
Colgate vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $74,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/