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Overview |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Gannon University than Utica College ($35,620.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Utica College ($22,200 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 21.7% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,667 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 87.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($26,172 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Utica College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Utica College (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/