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Overview |
Utica College | LVC | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Utica College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,080 students)
Utica College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 103.6% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at LVC than Utica College ($47,240.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than LVC ($22,372 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 4.4% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,667 vs. $13,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 152.9% larger than aid received Utica College ($35,245 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than LVC (76.7%)
Utica College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or LVC? 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 LVC and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Utica College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/