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Overview |
Union College | West Point | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Union College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Union College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Union College | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or West Point?
- Union College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Union College than United States Military Academy ($63,603.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than United States Military Academy (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($37,530 vs. $0)
Union College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Union College .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than West Point (12%)
Union College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or West Point? 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 West Point and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than United States Military Academy (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/