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Overview |
Utica College | CUW | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Utica College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 20/26 | ||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
Utica College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at CUW than Utica College ($32,770.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than CUW ($22,372 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 4.2% lower than costs at Utica College ($12,160 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 68.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($23,477 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than CUW (70.4%)
Utica College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or CUW? 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 CUW and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Utica College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $200 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $75 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/