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Overview |
Utica College | CU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $224 |
Diversity |
Utica College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Utica College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,588 students)
Utica College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at CU than Utica College ($25,200.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Utica College ($18,528 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 40.9% lower than costs at Utica College ($8,990 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Utica College ($22,145 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at CU (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than CU (66.2%)
Utica College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or CU? 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 CU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Cumberland University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $6,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $2,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $24,000)
- CU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($224 vs. $248)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College 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/