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Overview |
Utica College | CHC | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Utica College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $273 |
Diversity |
Utica College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Utica College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,420 students)
Utica College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at CHC than Utica College ($38,950.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than CHC ($22,372 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 5.6% lower than costs at Utica College ($12,000 vs. $12,667)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Utica College as Chestnut Hill College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 110.1% larger than aid received Utica College ($29,288 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or CHC? 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 CHC and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is the same as at Chestnut Hill College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $1,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,481)
- Utica College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($248 vs. $273)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/