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Overview |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 55% |
Admission |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Lehigh?
- Union College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Union College than Lehigh University ($63,603.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Union College ($30,453 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 0.8% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,768 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Lehigh University (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Union College ($44,116 vs. $37,530)
Union College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh 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 (46.5%) than Lehigh (37%)
Union College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Union College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $74,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh 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/