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Overview |
Union College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Union College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Union College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Bethel?
- Union College is 292.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.1% higher at Union College than Bethel University ($63,603.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Union College ($13,858 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 17.3% lower than costs at Union College ($13,446 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Union College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 180.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($37,530 vs. $13,396)
Union College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Bethel University (86% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $31,500 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $42,700)
- Union College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Union College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/