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Overview |
Utica College | Ship | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Utica College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Utica College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,861 students)
Utica College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Ship?
- Utica College is 142.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Utica College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,208.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Utica College ($21,462 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 9.8% lower than costs at Utica College ($11,538 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 83.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,939 vs. $7,593)
Utica College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Utica College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Ship? 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 Ship and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Utica College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/