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Overview |
CAU | Utica College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
CAU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $248 |
Diversity |
CAU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,861 students)
CAU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Utica College?
- Utica College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Utica College than Clark Atlanta University ($23,208.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than CAU ($22,372 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 15.3% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,982 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Clark Atlanta University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 47.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($13,939 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $7,900 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,400)
- Utica College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $31,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($248 vs. $320)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/