Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Skidmore College Emory| Georgetown University | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | union.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $63,603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Union College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,107 students)
Georgetown vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Union College?
- Union College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Union College than Georgetown University ($63,603.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Union College ($35,566 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 19.4% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,768 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Georgetown University (93% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Union College ($45,949 vs. $37,530)
Georgetown vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Union College (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $44,700 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $74,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown 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/