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Overview |
Union College | UVM | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Union College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Union College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Union College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Union College | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or UVM?
- Union College is 290.7% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Union College than University of Vermont ($63,603.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Union College ($21,849 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 18.1% lower than costs at Union College ($13,354 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 95.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($37,530 vs. $19,189)
Union College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Union College .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Union College (3.5)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
Union College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or UVM? 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 UVM and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Vermont (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $20,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/