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Overview |
Columbia | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 93% |
Admission |
Columbia | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 2,107 students)
Columbia vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Union College?
- Union College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Union College than Columbia University in the City of New York ($63,603.00 vs. $62,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Union College ($22,058 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 3.3% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($15,768 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Columbia University in the City of New York (93% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 62.7% larger than aid received Union College ($61,061 vs. $37,530)
Columbia vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Union College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $33,400 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $74,200)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia 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 Columbia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/