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Overview |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,410 students)
Union College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Lawrence?
- Union College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Union College than Lawrence University ($66,105.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Union College ($27,393 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 38.4% lower than costs at Union College ($11,838 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Union College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Union College ($40,431 vs. $38,751)
Union College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Union College (43.8%)
Union College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Lawrence University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $28,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $45,600)
- Union College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Union College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/