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Overview |
Union College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 52% |
Admission |
Union College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Union College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Union College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Villanova?
- Union College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Union College than Villanova University ($63,603.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Union College ($34,837 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 2% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,768 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Villanova University (93% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Union College ($42,834 vs. $37,530)
Union College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Union College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Union College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $74,200)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/