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Ithaca College Southern New Hampshire University SUNY Cortland Western New England University Staten Island John Jay Lehman SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton Queens College VSU SUNY College at Old Westbury| SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | 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 | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 3,861 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or Utica College?
- Utica College is 228.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Utica College than SUNY Empire State College ($23,208.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than Utica College ($9,704 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 9.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,600 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than SUNY Empire State College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 49.2% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($13,939 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College 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 SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than SUNY Empire State College (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $300 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/