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Overview |
Utica College | PLU | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Utica College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1253/1423 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Utica College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
Utica College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Utica College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,633 students)
Utica College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at PLU than Utica College ($49,472.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than PLU ($22,372 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 7.1% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,826 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 161.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($36,435 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or PLU? 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 PLU and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Utica College (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,800)
- Utica College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More PLU 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/