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BU BC Tufts Babson NYU Skidmore College Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington Lafayette College RPI| Northeastern University | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 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 | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,107 students)
Northeastern vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Union College?
- Union College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Union College than Northeastern University ($63,603.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Union College ($35,827 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 16.9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,768 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Northeastern University (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Union College ($42,331 vs. $37,530)
Northeastern vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern 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 Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Northeastern University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $69,500)
- Union College students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Union College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/