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Overview |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,484 students)
Utica College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Alvernia University than Utica College ($39,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Alvernia University ($22,372 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 10.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,667 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($25,757 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Utica College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Utica College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/