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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 94% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 2,082 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Union College?
- Wesleyan University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Union College ($66,716.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Union College ($20,463 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 16.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,389 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Wesleyan University (94% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 67% larger than aid received Union College ($64,709 vs. $38,751)
Wesleyan University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Wesleyan University .
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/