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Overview |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,082 students)
Syracuse vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Union College?
- Union College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Union College than Syracuse University ($66,105.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Syracuse ($42,884 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 12.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,389 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Syracuse University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($38,751 vs. $29,110)
Syracuse vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Syracuse University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $65,900)
- Union College and Syracuse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Syracuse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/