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Overview |
Union College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Union College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Union College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Trinity?
- Union College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Union College than Trinity University ($63,603.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Union College ($30,038 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 11.6% lower than costs at Union College ($14,134 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($37,530 vs. $33,614)
Union College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Union College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Trinity University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/