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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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
- Union College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Union College?
- Union College is 799.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.8% higher at Union College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($63,603.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Union College ($20,928 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 9.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,768 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 330.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($37,530 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Union College (3.5)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Union College (46.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $28,000 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/