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Overview |
Union College | Providence | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Union College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Providence?
- Union College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Union College than Providence College ($63,603.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Providence ($41,136 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 4.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,768 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Providence College (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($37,530 vs. $30,971)
Union College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Providence? 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 Providence and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Providence College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Union College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Union College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/