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Overview |
Union College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $59,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 65% |
Admission |
Union College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Union College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Union College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Davidson | ||
| 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 Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,904 students)
Union College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Davidson?
- Union College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Union College than Davidson College ($66,105.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Union College ($26,510 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 0.1% lower than costs at Davidson College ($16,389 vs. $16,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Davidson College (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Union College ($49,355 vs. $38,751)
Union College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Union College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $27,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Davidson 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/