Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ithaca College Juniata College F&M SUNY Cortland WCU Western New England University Marist College Temple Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College| Utica College | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $54,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,231 students)
Utica College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.6% higher at Susquahanna than Utica College ($54,440.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Susquahanna ($22,372 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 18.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,667 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Susquehanna University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 193.5% larger than aid received Utica College ($40,914 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Utica College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Utica College (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/