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Overview |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 97% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,861 students)
Syracuse vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Utica College?
- Syracuse University is 151.8% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at Syracuse than Utica College ($58,440.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Syracuse ($22,372 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 35.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($12,667 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($34,737 vs. $13,939)
Syracuse vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Utica College (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/