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Overview |
Utica College | AU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Utica College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Utica College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or AU?
- Anderson University is 33% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at AU than Utica College ($30,860.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Utica College ($21,633 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 12.8% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,230 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Utica College ($24,409 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than AU (45.4%)
Utica College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or AU? 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 AU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Utica College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $8,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,500)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,862)
- Utica College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/