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Overview |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Lenoir-Rhyne 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
- Utica College is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,354 students)
Utica College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Utica College ($43,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than Utica College ($21,843 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 1.8% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($12,667 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 155.7% larger than aid received Utica College ($35,641 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Utica College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,000)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/