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Overview |
Utica College | UArts | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Utica College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,313 students)
Utica College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 119.5% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at UArts than Utica College ($50,950.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than UArts ($22,372 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 41.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,667 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 82.7% larger than aid received Utica College ($25,460 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Utica College .
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than UArts (80%)
Utica College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or UArts? 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 UArts and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Utica College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $11,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,500)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/