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Overview |
St John's | Union College | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,691 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,500 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,500 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,926 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,206 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,773 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
St John's | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,223 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 20,094 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St John's | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
St John's | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
St John's | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 2,082 students)
St John's vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Union College?
- Union College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Union College than St John's University New York ($66,105.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Union College ($28,206 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 21.6% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($16,389 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Union College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 14.7% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($38,751 vs. $33,773)
St John's vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Union College (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Union College (43.8%)
St John's vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than St John's University New York (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $12,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/