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Overview |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 2,082 students)
Union College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Gettysburg College?
- Union College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Union College than Gettysburg College ($66,105.00 vs. $64,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Union College ($35,729 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 5.5% lower than costs at Union College ($15,530 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Union College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Union College ($44,671 vs. $38,751)
Union College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Union College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Union College (43.8%)
Union College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Gettysburg College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/