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Overview |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 813/990 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $348 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,860 students)
Utica College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Virginia Union University?
- Utica College is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Utica College than Virginia Union University ($23,208.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Utica College ($21,057 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 36.4% lower than costs at Utica College ($9,286 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($13,939 vs. $8,597)
Utica College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Utica College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $33,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $33,750)
- Utica College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($248 vs. $348)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/