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Overview |
UD | Union College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
UD | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UD | Union College | ||
| 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 Delaware is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,082 students)
UD vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Union College?
- Union College is 370.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Union College than University of Delaware ($66,105.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Union College ($17,716 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 10.5% lower than costs at Union College ($14,838 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Delaware (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 198.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($38,751 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Union College (3.5)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Union College (43.8%)
UD vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Delaware (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $12,900 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/