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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 63% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,107 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Union College?
- Union College is 799.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Union College than SUNY at Albany ($63,603.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Union College ($17,714 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 1.1% lower than costs at Union College ($15,598 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Union College (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 226.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($37,530 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than SUNY at Albany (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $18,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/