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URI SHU Roger Williams University Ithaca College Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence SUNY Cortland Bridgewater State Western New England University ECSU Salem State University| Utica College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utica College | RIC | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Utica College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Utica College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $219 |
Diversity |
Utica College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Utica College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or RIC?
- Utica College is 144.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at RIC than Utica College ($25,014.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Utica College ($11,014 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 5.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,667 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 84.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($13,939 vs. $7,537)
Utica College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or RIC? 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 RIC and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is the same as at Rhode Island College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $4,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $24,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($219 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/