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Overview |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Oberlin?
- Union College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Union College than Oberlin College ($63,603.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Oberlin ($41,136 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 16.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,768 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($37,530 vs. $35,040)
Union College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Union College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Union College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $30,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/