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NJIT RPI Skidmore College Rutgers Lafayette College NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern St Lawrence University Trinity College Colgate| Stevens Institute of Technology | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Union College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Stevens | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Stevens | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Stevens | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,082 students)
Stevens vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Union College?
- Union College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Union College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($66,105.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Stevens ($42,884 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 13.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,389 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Union College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($38,751 vs. $32,789)
Stevens vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $74,200)
- Union College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Union College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/