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Overview |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,137 students)
Utica College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.9% higher at Dickinson College than Utica College ($60,776.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Dickinson College ($22,372 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 25.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,667 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 183.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($39,554 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Utica College .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Utica College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Utica College (84% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,300)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/