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Overview |
UConn | Union College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
UConn | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 2,082 students)
UConn vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Union College?
- Union College is 304.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Union College than University of Connecticut ($66,105.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Union College ($22,324 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 17.1% lower than costs at Union College ($13,996 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Connecticut (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 128.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($38,751 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Union College (3.5)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Union College (43.8%)
UConn vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Union College? 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 Union College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Connecticut (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $12,200 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/