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Overview |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $254 |
Diversity |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,315 students)
Utica College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or West Liberty University?
- Utica College is 166.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Utica College than West Liberty University ($23,208.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Utica College ($13,788 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 26.4% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,020 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 139.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($13,939 vs. $5,824)
Utica College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Utica College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Utica College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Utica College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $8,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,900)
- Utica College students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,617)
- Utica College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($248 vs. $254)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/