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Overview |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,603 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,603 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,768 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,136 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,530 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 61% |
Admission |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,458 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,934 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 2,107 students)
Union College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Washington and Lee?
- Union College is 5% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Union College than Washington and Lee University ($63,603.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Union College ($24,733 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 7.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,768 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Washington and Lee University (93% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Union College ($55,567 vs. $37,530)
Union College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee (17%)
Union College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $74,200)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee 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/