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Overview |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,744 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,687 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,687 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,099 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,208 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $62,293 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 93% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,336 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,808 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Dartmouth | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | 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
- Dartmouth College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (6,744 students vs. 2,107 students)
Dartmouth vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or Union College?
- Union College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,687.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Union College than Dartmouth College ($63,603.00 vs. $60,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than Union College ($19,208 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 14.8% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($15,768 vs. $18,099)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Dartmouth College (93% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 66% larger than aid received Union College ($62,293 vs. $37,530)
Dartmouth vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman Dartmouth students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Dartmouth (6.4%)
Dartmouth vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than Union College (95% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $29,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $74,200)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $13,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($13,461 vs. $27,000)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/