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AU Georgetown Skidmore College Northeastern BU Lafayette College Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova St Lawrence University Trinity College| George Washington University | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Union College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
George Washington | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 63% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,082 students)
George Washington vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Union College?
- Union College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than George Washington for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Union College than George Washington University ($66,105.00 vs. $64,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than George Washington ($42,884 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 0.5% lower than costs at Union College ($16,300 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than George Washington University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 9.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($38,751 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than George Washington University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $74,200)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/