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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Skidmore College Penn State Ohio State Lafayette College Florida Pitt UVA| University of Maryland College Park | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Union College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 94% |
Admission |
Maryland | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 2,082 students)
Maryland vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Union College?
- Union College is 568.5% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Union College than University of Maryland College Park ($66,105.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Union College ($15,833 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 6.3% lower than costs at Union College ($15,416 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Maryland College Park (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 219.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($38,751 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Union College (43.8%)
Maryland vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Maryland College Park (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/