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Overview |
CCU | Utica College | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CCU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,861 students)
CCU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Utica College?
- Colorado Christian University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at CCU than Utica College ($36,682.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than CCU ($22,372 vs. $23,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 13.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,194 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Christian University students is 80.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($25,200 vs. $13,939)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Utica College (3.3)
CCU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Colorado Christian University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $4,700 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,600)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CCU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/