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Overview |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
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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 | 3.45 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $283 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Philadelphia University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,746 students)
Utica College vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Philadelphia University than Utica College ($38,160.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Philadelphia University ($22,372 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 2.7% lower than costs at Philadelphia University ($12,667 vs. $13,005)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 90.6% larger than aid received Utica College ($26,568 vs. $13,939)
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Philadelphia University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Utica College (3.3)
Utica College vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than Utica College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,451)
- Utica College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($248 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/