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Overview |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or California University of Pennsylvania?
- Utica College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than California University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at Utica College than California University of Pennsylvania ($23,208.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California University of Pennsylvania are 21.6% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,416 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than California University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($13,939 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Utica College (3.3)
Utica College vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Utica College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $3,800 more per year than California University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,500)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/