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Overview |
Union College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 7% |
Admission |
Union College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Union College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Union College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Union College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 961 students)
Union College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or USMMA?
- Union College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Union College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($66,105.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Union College ($5,173 vs. $42,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (94% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 785.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($38,751 vs. $4,374)
Union College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Union College .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Union College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Union College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $18,200 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $74,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/