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Overview |
Utica College | JCU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
Utica College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Utica College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,922 students)
Utica College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 96% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at JCU than Utica College ($45,490.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than JCU ($22,372 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 4.2% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,667 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 118.2% larger than aid received Utica College ($30,415 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or JCU? 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 JCU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Utica College (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,939)
- Utica College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/