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Overview |
Oxy | Union College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Oxy | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Union College?
- Union College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Union College than Occidental College ($63,603.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Oxy ($41,136 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 9.9% lower than costs at Occidental College ($15,768 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Occidental College (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Occidental College ($37,530 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Occidental College (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Oxy 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/