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Overview |
U of R | Union College | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 93% |
Admission |
U of R | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 63% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,107 students)
U of R vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Union College?
- Union College is 5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Union College than University of Rochester ($63,603.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Union College ($39,775 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,768 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Rochester (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 5.8% larger than aid received Union College ($39,715 vs. $37,530)
U of R vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than University of Rochester (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $3,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/