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Overview |
Utica College | LHU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Utica College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Utica College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,920 students)
Utica College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or LHU?
- Utica College is 200.8% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Utica College than Lock Haven University ($23,208.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 22.4% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,350 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Lock Haven University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,939 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Utica College (3.3)
Utica College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or LHU? 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 LHU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Utica College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $4,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,100)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More LHU 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/