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Overview |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1084/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $248 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Utica College?
- Canisius College is 30% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($30,180.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Canisius than Utica College ($30,180.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Utica College ($19,635 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 4.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($12,158 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($21,215 vs. $13,939)
Canisius vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Utica 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 Utica College and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Utica College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Canisius graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,750)
- Utica College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Canisius graduates. ($248 vs. $255)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/