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Millsaps Samford University Ithaca College SUNY Cortland Western New England University Ole Miss Siena College Mercy Jackson State University Mississippi State Union College Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia| Mississippi College | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Utica College | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MC | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
MC | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MC | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,861 students)
MC vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Utica College?
- Utica College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Utica College than Mississippi College ($23,208.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Utica College ($20,874 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 7.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,818 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Utica College ($16,904 vs. $13,939)
MC vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or MC .
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Utica College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $2,200 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,100)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/